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A galvanometer with a resistance of `12 Omega` gives full scale deflection when a current of 3 mA is passed. It is required to convert it into a voltmeter which can read up to 18 V . the resistance to be connected is

A

`6000 Omega`

B

`5988 Omega`

C

`5000 Omega`

D

`4988 Omega`

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