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What resistance should be connected in series with a 0.5 A ammeter to convert it into a 15 V voltmeter ? Given that the resistance of ammeter.

A

`2 Omega`

B

`5 Omega `

C

`15 Omega`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
`R=(V)/(I_g)-G=(15)/(0.5)-2=28Omega`.
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