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A teacher in his physics laboratory allotted an experiment to determine the resistance (G) of a galvanometer. Students took the observations for \(\frac 13\) deflection in the galvanometer. Which of the below is true for measuring value of G?

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • \(\frac 13\) deflection method cannot be used for determining the resistance of the galvanometer.
  • \(\frac 13\) deflection method can be used and in this case the G equals to twice the value of shunt resistance(s).
  • \(\frac 13\) deflection method can be used and in this case, the G equals to three times the value of shunt resistance(s).
  • \(\frac 13\) deflection method can be used and in this case the G value equals to the shunt resistance(s).
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The circuit for the given situation is:

circuit diagram to determine the resistance (G) of a galvanometer

Since G and S are in parallel,
\(\frac i3 \times G = \frac {2i}{3} \times S\)
\(G = 2S\)
So, G equals twice the value of shunt resistance.

Hence, the correct option is (B): \(\frac 13\) deflection method can be used and in this case the G equals to twice the value of shunt resistance(s).

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