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A galvanometer of 50 ohm resistance has 25 divisions. A current of 4 × 10–4 ampere gives a deflection of one division. To convert this galvanometer into a voltmeter having a range of 25 volts, it should be connected with a resistance of

Updated On: Oct 9, 2023
  • 245 Ω as a shunt

  • 2550 Ω in series

  • 2450 Ω in series 

  • 2500 Ω as a shunt

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To convert the galvanometer into a voltmeter with a 25-volt range, connect it in parallel with a resistance of 6250 ohms (25V / 4 × 10⁻⁴ A).
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