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Moving Charges and Magnetism appeared 1 time across 1 year — 2.2% of Physics. This question is from Galvanometer Conversion to Ammeter.

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A galvanometer of resistance 100Ω gives full scale deflection for a current of 1 mA. It is converted into an ammeter of range 0–10 A. The shunt required is:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
iS rS = iG RG
Core Logic

Given iG = 1 mA = 0.001 A, RG = 100Ω, I = 10 A. iS = I - iG ≈ 10 A.

Galvanometer conversion diagram solution for Q12
Galvanometer conversion diagram solution for Q12

10 × rₛ = 0.001 × 100 ⇒ rₛ = 0.01Ω
Pattern Recognition

Shunt resistance calculation for ammeter conversion.

Chapter Mix

Class 12 Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism

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