Q125 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Physics

In an ammeter 0.2% of main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of galvanometer is G, the resistance of ammeter will be:

  • A
    1499G
  • B
    499500G
  • Correct answer
    C
    1500G
  • D
    500499G

Solution

As shown in figure a shunt S is connected in parallel with the galvanometer to convert it into the ammeter, let G is the resistant of the galvanometer. Where I is the current in the circuit as shown, according to question 0·2% current passing through the galvanometer, i.e., 

Figure

IG = 0·2% of I = 0·2100I= I500;

so, the current through the shunt is I=IG + IS ⇒ IS = I-IG⇒IS = I-1500 =499500I 
As G and the shunt S are in parallel combination ,

VG = VS

igRg=isRs⇒i500G=499500iS
⇒S=G499
Equivalent resistance of the ammeter
1Req=1G+1G499⇒Req=G500

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

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