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A galvanometer of resistance `20Omega` is shunted by a `2 Omega` resistor. What part of the main current flows through the galvanometer ?

A

`1//10` part

B

`1//11 ` part

C

`1//12 ` part

D

`1//13` part

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