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The sensitivity of a galvanometer is 60 divisions per ampere. When a shunt is used its sensitivity becomes 10 divisions per ampere. If the galvanometer is of `20 Omega` resistance, the value of the shunt is :

A

`2 Omega`

B

`4 Omega`

C

`5 Omega`

D

`8 Omega`.

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