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Assertion : In a shunted galvanometer, o...

Assertion : In a shunted galvanometer, only 10% current passes through the galvanometer. The resistance of the galvanometer is G. Then resistance of the shunt is G/9.
Reason : If S is the shunt, then voltage across S and G is same.

A

Both A and R are true and R is also the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false and R is also false.

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