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The resistance of a galvanometer is `50 ohm` and the current required to give full scale deflection is `100 muA`. In order to convert it into an ammeter, reading upto `10 A`, it is necessary to put a resistance of

A

`5 xx 10^(-3) Omega` in parallel

B

`5 xx 10^(-4) Omega` in parallel

C

`10^(5) Omega` in series

D

`99,950 Omega` in series

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