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A galvanometer with a scale divided into `100` equal divisions has a current sensitivity of `10` divisions per mA and a voltage sensitivity of `2` divisions per mV. What adoptions are required to read (i) `5A` for full scale and (ii) 1 division per volt?

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the adaptations required to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter and a voltmeter based on the given sensitivities and the desired readings. ### Given: - Scale of galvanometer: 100 divisions - Current sensitivity (S): 10 divisions/mA - Voltage sensitivity (V): 2 divisions/mV ### Part (i): Adaptation for reading 5A for full scale ...
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