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A weston galvanometer whose resistance is `25 Omega` shows full-scale deflection for `500 muA`. Explain how you would convert it into (i) an ammeter reading up to 10 A and (ii) a voltmeter reading up to 10V, What will be the sensitivity of the voltmeter so formed?

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