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A galvanometer can be used as a voltmeter by connecting

A

high resistance in series

B

low resistance in series

C

high resistance in parallel

D

low resistance in parallel

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(a) To covert a galvanometer inot a voltmeter, a high value resistance is to be connected in series with it.
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