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What is Galvanometer ? Give application of it.

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1. A galvanometer is a device to detect current or measure voltage.
2. It detect electric current in circuit.
3. It is generally used in laboratories as ammeter, miliammeter or micrometer.
4. By modification in circuit we also can use it as a voltmeter.
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