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If only one hundredth part of total current flowing in the circuit is to be passed through a galvanometer of resistance G, then the value of shunt resistance required will be -
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Options:
  • A G10
  • B G100
  • C G99
  • D G999
Solution:
2126 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: G99


Using Kirchoff's Loop law

igG=i-igS

i100G=i-i100S

G100=99S100

S=G99

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