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In conversion of moving coil galvanometer into an ammeter of required range, the resistance of ammeter so formed is
$[\mathrm{s}=$ shunt and $\mathrm{G}=$ resistance of galvanometer $]$
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (16 Oct Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\frac{S+G}{S G}$
  • B $\frac{S G}{S-G}$
  • C $\frac{S G}{S+G}$
  • D $\frac{S-G}{S G}$
Solution:
2230 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{S G}{S+G}$
(D)
$\begin{array}{l}
\frac{1}{R}=\frac{1}{G}+\frac{1}{S}=\frac{G+S}{G S} \\
\therefore R=\frac{G S}{G+S}
\end{array}$

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