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`Assertion:` current sensitivity of a galvanometer is directly proportional to the current through the coil.
`Reason:` Voltage sensitivity is inversely proportional to voltage.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion is false but reason is true

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason statements about the current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity of a galvanometer, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Current Sensitivity - **Assertion:** Current sensitivity of a galvanometer is directly proportional to the current through the coil. - **Current Sensitivity Formula:** The current sensitivity (IS) is defined as: \[ IS = \frac{\theta}{I} \] where \(\theta\) is the angular deflection and \(I\) is the current through the coil. ### Step 2: Analyzing the Assertion - From the formula, we can see that current sensitivity (IS) is inversely proportional to the current (I). This means that as the current increases, the current sensitivity decreases. - Therefore, the assertion that current sensitivity is directly proportional to the current through the coil is **false**. ### Step 3: Understanding Voltage Sensitivity - **Reason:** Voltage sensitivity is inversely proportional to voltage. - **Voltage Sensitivity Formula:** The voltage sensitivity (Vs) can be expressed in terms of current sensitivity and resistance (R): \[ Vs = IS \cdot R \] Substituting the expression for current sensitivity, we have: \[ Vs = \frac{\theta}{I} \cdot R \] This can also be expressed as: \[ Vs = \frac{\theta}{V} \] where \(V = I \cdot R\) (Ohm's Law). ### Step 4: Analyzing the Reason - From the above expression, we can see that voltage sensitivity (Vs) is inversely proportional to the voltage (V). This means that as the voltage increases, the voltage sensitivity decreases. - Therefore, the reason that voltage sensitivity is inversely proportional to voltage is **true**. ### Conclusion - The assertion is **false** while the reason is **true**. The reason does not correctly explain the assertion because the assertion itself is incorrect. ### Final Answer: Assertion is false, Reason is true. ---

To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason statements about the current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity of a galvanometer, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding Current Sensitivity - **Assertion:** Current sensitivity of a galvanometer is directly proportional to the current through the coil. - **Current Sensitivity Formula:** The current sensitivity (IS) is defined as: \[ IS = \frac{\theta}{I} \] ...
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