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If the current current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is increased by `20%`, its resistance also increases by `1*5` times. How will the voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer be affected?

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To solve the problem, we will analyze the effect of changes in current sensitivity and resistance on voltage sensitivity step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Definitions - **Current Sensitivity (Is)**: It is defined as the deflection (θ) per unit current (I) passing through the galvanometer. Mathematically, it is given by: \[ I_s = \frac{\theta}{I R} \] - **Voltage Sensitivity (Vs)**: It is defined as the deflection (θ) per unit voltage (V) across the galvanometer. Mathematically, it is given by: \[ V_s = \frac{\theta}{V} = \frac{\theta}{I R} \] Since \( V = I \cdot R \), we can express voltage sensitivity in terms of current sensitivity: \[ V_s = \frac{I_s}{R} \] ### Step 2: Calculate the New Current Sensitivity The current sensitivity is increased by 20%. If the original current sensitivity is \( I_s \), the new current sensitivity \( I_s' \) will be: \[ I_s' = I_s + 0.2 I_s = 1.2 I_s = \frac{6}{5} I_s \] ### Step 3: Calculate the New Resistance The resistance of the galvanometer is increased by 1.5 times. If the original resistance is \( R \), the new resistance \( R' \) will be: \[ R' = 1.5 R \] ### Step 4: Calculate the New Voltage Sensitivity Using the new current sensitivity and new resistance, we can find the new voltage sensitivity \( V_s' \): \[ V_s' = \frac{I_s'}{R'} = \frac{\frac{6}{5} I_s}{1.5 R} \] Substituting the value of \( R' \): \[ V_s' = \frac{6}{5} \cdot \frac{I_s}{1.5 R} = \frac{6}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{1.5} V_s \] Calculating \( \frac{6}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{1.5} \): \[ \frac{6}{5} \cdot \frac{1}{1.5} = \frac{6}{5} \cdot \frac{2}{3} = \frac{12}{15} = \frac{4}{5} \] Thus, we have: \[ V_s' = \frac{4}{5} V_s \] ### Step 5: Determine the Percentage Change in Voltage Sensitivity To find the percentage decrease in voltage sensitivity, we calculate: \[ \text{Percentage Change} = \frac{V_s - V_s'}{V_s} \times 100 = \frac{V_s - \frac{4}{5} V_s}{V_s} \times 100 = \frac{1 - \frac{4}{5}}{1} \times 100 = \frac{1}{5} \times 100 = 20\% \] ### Conclusion The voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer decreases by 20%. ---

To solve the problem, we will analyze the effect of changes in current sensitivity and resistance on voltage sensitivity step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Definitions - **Current Sensitivity (Is)**: It is defined as the deflection (θ) per unit current (I) passing through the galvanometer. Mathematically, it is given by: \[ I_s = \frac{\theta}{I R} \] - **Voltage Sensitivity (Vs)**: It is defined as the deflection (θ) per unit voltage (V) across the galvanometer. Mathematically, it is given by: ...
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