$A$ voltmeter has a resistance of $2000 \, \Omega$ and it can measure up to $2 \, V$. If we want to increase its range to $10 \, V$, then the required resistance in series will be ........... $\Omega$.

The voltmeter has a range of $10 \ V$ and its internal resistance is $50 \ \Omega$. To increase the range of the voltmeter to $15 \ V$,the resistance which is to be connected is:

The ratio of heats generated through shunt and galvanometer is $7: 5$ when they are connected to make an ammeter. If the resistance of the galvanometer is $112 \Omega$,then the resistance of the shunt is: (in $\Omega$)

$A$ voltmeter has a resistance of $G \ \Omega$ and a range of $V \ \text{volt}$. The resistance required in series to convert it into a voltmeter of range $nV \ \text{volt}$ is . . . . . . .

$A$ galvanometer of resistance $40\,\Omega$ gives a deflection of $5\, \text{divisions}$ per $mA$. There are $50\, \text{divisions}$ on the scale. The maximum current that can pass through it when a shunt resistance of $2\,\Omega$ is connected is ................ $mA$.

What is a shunt? Explain its function in a circuit,obtain the formula for the shunt,and explain its uses.