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The resistance of an ammeter is `13 Omega` and its scale is graduated for a current upto `100 A`. After an additional shunt has been connected to this ammeter it becomes possible to measure currents upto `750 A` by this meter. The value of shunt resistance is

A

` 2 K Omega`

B

` 20 Omega`

C

` 2 Omega`

D

` 0.2 Omega`

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