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In an ammeter, 4% of the total current is passing through the galvanomter. If the shunt resistance is `5 Omega`, then the resistance is` ` Omega`, then the resistance of the galvanometer will be

A

`30 Omega`

B

`60 Omega`

C

`120 Omega`

D

`240 Omega`

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To find the resistance of the galvanometer in the ammeter, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Current Distribution**: - Given that 4% of the total current (I) is passing through the galvanometer, we can denote the current through the galvanometer as \( I_G = 0.04I \). - Consequently, the current through the shunt resistor (S) will be \( I_S = I - I_G = I - 0.04I = 0.96I \). 2. **Define the Ratio of Currents**: - The ratio \( N \) of the total current to the galvanometer current is given by: \[ N = \frac{I}{I_G} = \frac{I}{0.04I} = \frac{1}{0.04} = 25 \] 3. **Use the Formula for Shunt Resistance**: - The formula relating the shunt resistance (S), galvanometer resistance (G), and the current ratio (N) is: \[ S = \frac{G}{N - 1} \] - Rearranging this to find the galvanometer resistance (G): \[ G = S \times (N - 1) \] 4. **Substituting the Known Values**: - We know \( S = 5 \, \Omega \) and \( N = 25 \): \[ G = 5 \times (25 - 1) = 5 \times 24 = 120 \, \Omega \] 5. **Conclusion**: - The resistance of the galvanometer is \( G = 120 \, \Omega \). ### Final Answer: The resistance of the galvanometer is **120 ohms**. ---

To find the resistance of the galvanometer in the ammeter, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Current Distribution**: - Given that 4% of the total current (I) is passing through the galvanometer, we can denote the current through the galvanometer as \( I_G = 0.04I \). - Consequently, the current through the shunt resistor (S) will be \( I_S = I - I_G = I - 0.04I = 0.96I \). ...
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