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Physics Current Electricity Instrument MCQ (Single Correct)

A galvanometer of 50 Ω Ω resistance has 25 divisions. A current of 4 × 10 –4 A gives a deflection of one division. To convert this galvanometer into a voltmeter having a range of 25V, it should be connected with a resistance of:

A
2500 Ω Ω as a shunt
B
245 Ω Ω as a shunt
C
2550 Ω Ω in series
D
2450 Ω Ω in series

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The correct answer is:
D

To convert a galvanometer into voltmeter, high resistance should be connected in series with it. Let R is the resistance connected in series with the galvanometer.

i g = or R = – G

Given, G = 50 Ω Ω ,

i g = 25 × 4 × 10 –4 = 10 –2 A, V = 25V

∴ R = – 50 = 2500 – 50 = 2450 Ω Ω

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