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A DC ammeter has resistance `0.1 Omega` and its current ranges `0-100 A`. If the range is to be extended to `0-500`, then the following shunt resistance will be required

A

`0.010 Omega`

B

`0.011 Omega`

C

`0.025 Omega`

D

`0.25 Omega`

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