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Published on: August 14, 2026
The galvanometer deflection, when key
is closed but
is open, equals
(see figure). On closing
also and adjusting
to
, the deflection in galvanometer becomes
. The resistance of the galvanometer is, then, given by [Neglect the internal resistance of battery]:

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