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The value of shunt to be used to pass `1//10th` of the total current through a galvanometer of resistance `100Omega` is

A

`41.11 Omega`

B

`31.11 Omega`

C

`21.11 Omega`

D

`11.11 Omega`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(i_(g))/(i)=(S)/(G+S)`
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