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If a shunt is to be applied to a galvanometer of resistance `50Omega` so that only `5%` of total current passes through the galvanometer. The resistance of shunt should be

A

`1.63 Omega `

B

`4.2 Omega `

C

`3.5 Omega`

D

`2.63 Omega `

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