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Assertion : Higher the range, greater is the resistance of ammeter.
Reason : To increase the range of ammeter, additional shunt needs to be used across it.

A

Assertion is True, Reason is True, Reason is a correct explanation for Assertion

B

Assertion is True, Reason is True, Reason is not a correct explanation for Assertion

C

Assertion is True, Reason is False

D

Assertion is False, Reason is True

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