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A galvanometer having coil resistance 10Ω shows a full scale deflection for a current of 3 mA. For it to measure a current of 8A, the value of the…

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A galvanometer having coil resistance 10Ω10\Omega10Ω shows a full scale deflection for a current of 3mA3\mathrm{mA}3mA. For it to measure a current of 8A8A8A, the value of the shunt should be:

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Held on 29 Jan 2024 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    3×10−3Ω3\times {10}^{-3}\Omega3×10−3Ω

  2. B

    4.85×10−3Ω4.85\times {10}^{-3}\Omega4.85×10−3Ω

  3. C

    3.75×10−3Ω3.75\times {10}^{-3}\Omega3.75×10−3Ω

  4. D

    2.75×10−3Ω2.75\times {10}^{-3}\Omega2.75×10−3Ω

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