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A galvanometer having a resistance of 8Ω is shunted by a wire of resistance 2Ω. If the current is 1 A, the part of it passing through the shunt will be:
A galvanometer having a resistance of 8Ω is shunted by a wire of resistance 2Ω. If the current is 1 A, the part of it passing through the shunt will be:
Updated On: Feb 28, 2025
- 0.25 A
- 0.78 A
- 0.2 A
- 0.8 A
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The correct option is(D):0.8 A
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