Q146 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (25 Apr Shift 1) · Physics
The value of the shunt resistance that allows $10 \%$ of the main current through the galvanometer of $99 \Omega$ is
- A$9 \Omega$
- Correct answerB$11 \Omega$
- C$13 \Omega$
- D$15 \Omega$
Solution
The galvanometer with resistance $G = 99\,\Omega$ carries $I_g = 0.10 I$ of the main current $I$. The shunt resistance $S$ carries the remaining current $I_s = 0.90 I$.
Since the galvanometer and shunt are in parallel, the voltage across both must be equal:
$I_g G = I_s S$
Substituting the current expressions:
$(0.10 I) G = (0.90 I) S$
Canceling $I$ and solving for $S$:
$S = \frac{0.10}{0.90} G = \frac{1}{9} \times 99 = 11\,\Omega$
The shunt resistance required is $11\,\Omega$, corresponding to option B.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.