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Assertion : Higher the range, greater is the resistance of ammeter.
Reason : To increase the range of ammeter, additional shunt needs to be used across it.

A

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True and Statement-II is a correct explanation for Statement-I

B

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True and Statement-II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-I

C

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False

D

Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True

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To increase the range of ammeter, resistance should be decreased (so additional shunt is connected in parallel).
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