Q104 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Physics

A galvanometer can be changed into an ammeter by using

  • A
    low resistance shunt in series
  • Correct answer
    B
    low resistance shunt in parallel
  • C
    high resistance shunt in series
  • D
    high resistance shunt in parallel

Solution

Correct option is $3$. low resistance in parallel An ammeter is always connected in series to a circuit. Since Galvanometer is a very sensitive instrument therefore it can't measure heavy currents. In order to convert a Galvanometer into an Ammeter, a very low resistance known as "shunt" resistance is connected in parallel to Galvanometer. In short To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter a low value resistance is to be connected in parallel to it called shunt.

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

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