Q.

Consider a moving coil galvanometer (MCG) :
A : The torsional constant in moving coil galvanometer has dimensions [ML2T–2]
B : Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the voltage sensitivity.
C : If we increase number of turns (N) to its double (2N), then the voltage sensitivity doubles.
D : MCG can be converted into an ammeter by introducing a shunt resistance of large value in parallel with galvanometer.
E : Current sensitivity of MCG depends inversely on number of turns of coil.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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a

A, B only

b

B, D, E only

c

A, D, only

d

A, B, E only

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Let's analyze each statement carefully:

(A) The torsional constant in a moving coil galvanometer has dimensions [ML²T⁻²].

The torsional constant (kk) relates the torque τ\tau and angular displacement θ\thetaτ=kθ\tau = k \theta

Torque has the dimension [ML²T⁻²], and since θ\theta is dimensionless, kk must also have the same dimension.

So, the given dimension is correct.

(B) Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the voltage sensitivity. 

Current sensitivity (SIS_I) is given by: SI=NABkS_I = \frac{NAB}{k} where NN = number of turns, AA = area, BB = magnetic field, kk = torsional constant.

Voltage sensitivity (SVS_V) is given by: SV=SIR=NABkRS_V = \frac{S_I}{R} = \frac{NAB}{kR} where RR is the resistance of the coil.

If RR also increases when SIS_I increases, then SVS_V may not necessarily increase.

So, this statement is correct.

(C) If we increase the number of turns (N) to its double (2N), then the voltage sensitivity doubles. 

Voltage sensitivity: SV=NABkRS_V = \frac{NAB}{kR}

If NN is doubled (2N2N), then SVS_V doubles only if RR remains constant.

However, doubling NN also increases the resistance RR (since RNR \propto N), which may offset the increase.

Hence, voltage sensitivity may not necessarily double, making this statement false.

(D) MCG can be converted into an ammeter by introducing a shunt resistance of large value in parallel with the galvanometer. 

Ammeter conversion requires a small shunt resistance, so that most of the current bypasses the galvanometer.

A large shunt resistance would not allow enough current to bypass, leading to incorrect measurements.

So, this statement is false.

(E) Current sensitivity of MCG depends inversely on the number of turns of the coil. 

Current sensitivity is given by: SI=NABkS_I = \frac{NAB}{k}

Since SINS_I \propto N, increasing NN increases SIS_I.

The statement claims an inverse relationship, which is incorrect.

Hence, this statement is false.

Final Answer:

✔ Correct statements: (A) and (B)
✖ Incorrect statements: (C), (D), (E)

So, the correct option is (A) and (B).

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