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Two galvanometers A and B require 3 mA and 5 mA respectively to produce the same deflection of `i_(0)` division. Then

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A is more sensitive than B

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B is more sensitive than A

C

A and B are equally sensitive

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sensitiveness of B is 5/3 times of that of A

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the sensitivity of the two galvanometers A and B based on the currents required to produce the same deflection. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sensitivity**: The sensitivity \( S \) of a galvanometer is defined as the current required to produce a unit deflection (1 division) in the galvanometer. Mathematically, it can be expressed as: \[ S = \frac{1}{I} \] where \( I \) is the current required for a unit deflection. 2. **Given Values**: - For galvanometer A, the current \( I_A = 3 \, \text{mA} \). - For galvanometer B, the current \( I_B = 5 \, \text{mA} \). 3. **Calculating Sensitivities**: - The sensitivity of galvanometer A (\( S_A \)) can be calculated as: \[ S_A = \frac{1}{I_A} = \frac{1}{3 \, \text{mA}} = \frac{1}{3} \, \text{mA}^{-1} \] - The sensitivity of galvanometer B (\( S_B \)) can be calculated as: \[ S_B = \frac{1}{I_B} = \frac{1}{5 \, \text{mA}} = \frac{1}{5} \, \text{mA}^{-1} \] 4. **Comparing Sensitivities**: To compare the sensitivities \( S_A \) and \( S_B \): \[ \frac{S_A}{S_B} = \frac{\frac{1}{3}}{\frac{1}{5}} = \frac{5}{3} \] This means that the sensitivity of A is greater than the sensitivity of B. 5. **Conclusion**: Since \( S_A > S_B \), we conclude that galvanometer A is more sensitive than galvanometer B. ### Final Answer: Galvanometer A is more sensitive than galvanometer B.
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