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In a galvanometer, 5% of the total current in the circuit passes through it. If the resistance of the galvanometer is G, the shunt resistance S connected to the galvanometer is
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityNEET
Options:
  • A 19 G
     
  • B G19
  • C 20 G
     
  • D G20
Solution:
2041 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: G19
The shunt of an ammeter,

S=Ig×GI-Ig

   =5×G100-5=G19

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