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Statement : I A galvanometer of resistance G is converted to an ammeter by increasing its range n times. The resistance of the ammeter is `(G)/(n)`.
Statement : II A shunt of resistance `(G)/(n-1)` has to be connected in parallel with a galvanometer in order to increase its range n times.

A

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is a correct explanation for statement I.

B

Statement I is true, statement II is true, statement II is not a correct explanation for statement I.

C

Statement I is true, statement II is false.

D

Statement I is false, statement II is true.

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