If only 2% of the main current is to be passed through a galvanometer of resistance G, then the resistance of shunt will be
A
B
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The potential difference across parallel combination should be equal.
The shunt is a low resistance connected in parallel with the galvanometer as shown. Potential difference across 
potential difference across S.
i. e. 
or 
or 
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