Q118 / 160 · JIPMER 2010 · Physics

A galvanometer acting as a voltmeter should have

A
low resistance in series with its coil
B
low resistance in parallel with its coil
Correct answer
C
high resistance in series with its coil
D
high resistance in parallel with its coil

Solution

Voltmeter has high resistance and is always connected in parallel with the circuit. So, to convert a galvanometer into voltmeter, a high resistance must be connected in series with it so that it draws negligible current from the circuit.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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