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A galvanometer whose resistance is `120 Omega` gives full scale deflection with a curretn of `0.5 A` so that it can read a maximum current of `10 A`. A shunt resistance is added in parallel with it. The resistance of the ammeter so formed is

A

`0.06 Omega`

B

`0.006 Omega`

C

`0.6 Omega`

D

`6 Omega`

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