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Can a galvanometer be used for measuring the current? Explain.

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A galvanometer cannot be used for measuring the current
(i) A galvanometer has a finite large resistance and is connected in series in the circuit. So it will increase the resistance of circuit and hence change the value of current in the circuit.
(ii) A galvanometer is a very sensitive device, it gives a full scale deflection for the current of the order of microampere hence if connected, it will not measure current of the order of ampere.
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