$A$ moving coil galvanometer of resistance $100 \ \Omega$ shows a full scale deflection for a current of $1 \ mA$. The value of shunt resistance required to convert this galvanometer into an ammeter, showing full scale deflection for a current of $5 \ mA$, is . . . . . . $\Omega$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $2.5$

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$A$ moving coil galvanometer allows a full-scale current of $10^{-4} \ A$. $A$ series resistance of $2 \ M\Omega$ is required to convert the above galvanometer into a voltmeter of range $0-5 \ V$. Therefore,the value of shunt resistance required to convert the above galvanometer into an ammeter of range $0-10 \ mA$ is .... $\Omega$.

The deflection in a moving coil galvanometer falls from $50$ divisions to $10$ divisions,when a shunt of $12 \Omega$ is connected with it. The resistance of the galvanometer coil is . . . . . . . (in $\Omega$)

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