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The sensitivity of a galvanometer of resistance `990Omega` is increased by `10` times. The shunt used is

A

`100 Omega `

B

`120 Omega `

C

`110 Omega `

D

`50 Omega `

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