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An ammeter is obtained by shunting a `30 Omega` galvanometer with a `30 Omega` resistance. What additional shunt should be connected across it to double the range ?

A

`10 Omega`

B

`15 Omega`

C

`30 Omega`

D

`50 Omega`

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B
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