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A galvanometer having a coil resistance of `100 omega` gives a full scale deflection , when a current of `1 mA` is passed through it. The value of the resistance, which can convert this galvanometer into ammeter giving a full scale deflection for a current of `10A` , is :

A

`0.1 omega`

B

` 3 omega`

C

` 0.01 omega`

D

` 2 omega`

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To solve the problem of converting a galvanometer into an ammeter, we need to find the resistance (S) that should be connected in parallel with the galvanometer. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the given data - The galvanometer has a coil resistance (G) = 100 ohms. - The galvanometer gives full-scale deflection at a current (Ig) = 1 mA = 0.001 A. - We want to convert it to an ammeter that gives full-scale deflection at a current (I) = 10 A. ### Step 2: Use the formula for voltage across the galvanometer and shunt When a current I flows through the circuit, part of it (Ig) flows through the galvanometer and the rest (I - Ig) flows through the shunt resistance (S). The voltage drop across both the galvanometer and the shunt must be equal. Thus, we can write: \[ Ig \cdot G = (I - Ig) \cdot S \] ### Step 3: Substitute the known values into the equation Substituting the known values into the equation: \[ 0.001 \cdot 100 = (10 - 0.001) \cdot S \] This simplifies to: \[ 0.1 = 9.999 \cdot S \] ### Step 4: Solve for S Now, we can solve for S: \[ S = \frac{0.1}{9.999} \] Calculating this gives: \[ S \approx 0.01 \, \text{ohms} \] ### Step 5: Conclusion The resistance that should be connected in parallel with the galvanometer to convert it into an ammeter that gives full-scale deflection at 10 A is approximately **0.01 ohms**. ### Final Answer The required resistance (S) is **0.01 ohms**. ---

To solve the problem of converting a galvanometer into an ammeter, we need to find the resistance (S) that should be connected in parallel with the galvanometer. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the given data - The galvanometer has a coil resistance (G) = 100 ohms. - The galvanometer gives full-scale deflection at a current (Ig) = 1 mA = 0.001 A. - We want to convert it to an ammeter that gives full-scale deflection at a current (I) = 10 A. ### Step 2: Use the formula for voltage across the galvanometer and shunt ...
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