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A current of 200 μA deflects the coil of a moving coil galvanometer through 60°. The current to cause deflection through π10 radian is
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Options:
  • A 30 μA
  • B 120 μA
  • C 60 μA
  • D 180 μA
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 60 μA

In a moving coil galvanometer, the current is related to the angle of deflection by the formula:

iθ   ...1

From equation (1), it follow sthat
i2i1=θ2θ1i2200 μA=π10π3=310i2=60 μA

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