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When a current of `100 mu A` is passed through the coil of a moving coil galvanometer, it is deflected through an angle of `15^(@)`. Calculate the value of current required to cause a deflection of ` pi//20` radians. Also, calculate the sensitivity of the galvanometer.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert the given angle from degrees to radians. We know that: \[ \text{Angle in radians} = \text{Angle in degrees} \times \frac{\pi}{180} \] Given that the deflection angle is \(15^\circ\): ...
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