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A galvanometer has a resistance of `400Omega`. The value of shunt so that its sensitivity is to be reduced by `1//50` times

A

`6.16 Omega `

B

`7.16 Omega`

C

`8.16 Omega`

D

`9.16 Omega`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`S = (G)/(n-1)`
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