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A galvanometer having a coil resistance of `100 omega` gives a full scale deflection , when a current of `1 mA` is passed through it. The value of the resistance, which can convert this galvanometer into ammeter giving a full scale deflection for a current of `10A` , is :

A

`2Omega`

B

`0.1Omega`

C

`3Omega`

D

`0.01 Omega`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the value of the shunt resistance (Rs) required to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter that can measure up to 10 A while still allowing the galvanometer to show full-scale deflection at 1 mA. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Resistance of galvanometer (Rg) = 100 Ω - Full-scale deflection current of galvanometer (Ig) = 1 mA = 0.001 A - Total current to be measured (I) = 10 A 2. **Understanding the Circuit:** - When the total current (I) of 10 A flows through the circuit, only 1 mA (Ig) will pass through the galvanometer. The remaining current will flow through the shunt resistance (Rs). 3. **Calculate the Current through the Shunt Resistance:** - The current through the shunt resistance (Is) can be calculated as: \[ Is = I - Ig = 10 A - 0.001 A = 9.999 A \approx 10 A \] 4. **Using Ohm's Law:** - The potential difference across the galvanometer (Vg) when it shows full-scale deflection can be calculated using Ohm's Law: \[ Vg = Ig \times Rg = 0.001 A \times 100 \, \Omega = 0.1 V \] 5. **Setting Up the Equation for the Shunt Resistance:** - The potential difference across the shunt resistance (Vs) is the same as that across the galvanometer: \[ Vs = Is \times Rs \] - Since Vs = Vg, we can write: \[ 0.1 V = 10 A \times Rs \] 6. **Solving for Rs:** - Rearranging the equation gives: \[ Rs = \frac{0.1 V}{10 A} = 0.01 \, \Omega \] ### Final Answer: The value of the shunt resistance (Rs) required to convert the galvanometer into an ammeter is **0.01 Ω**.
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