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Physics Experimental Skills Skill Builder MCQ (Single Correct)

The current passing through galvanometer is 50 A. The pointer of galvanometer shows reading at tenth division. The figure of merit is

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B

Step 1: Calculate the figure of merit
The figure of merit ( ) of a galvanometer is defined as the current required to produce a deflection of one division. It is calculated by dividing the total current passing through the galvanometer by the number of divisions the pointer deflects:

Given Current and Deflection divisions.
Substituting these values into the formula:

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