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Why is it that while using a moving coil galvanometer as a voltmeter, a high resistance in series is required whereas in an ammeter a shunt is used?

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Answer the following: (a) With the help of a diagram , explain the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer . (b) What is the importance of a radial magnetic field and how is it produced ? (c) Why is it while using a moving coil galvometer as a voltmeter a high resistance in series is required whereas in an ammeter a shunt is used ?

(a) With the help of a diagram , explain the principle and working of a moving coil galvanometer . (b) What is the importance of a radial magnetic field and how is it produced ? (c) Why is it while using a moving coil galvometer as a voltmeter a high resistance in series is required whereas in an ammeter a shunt is used ?

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