An ammeter gives full scale deflection when a current of $1.0 \ A$ is passed through it. To convert it into a $10 \ A$ range ammeter,the ratio of its resistance $(G)$ to the shunt resistance $(S)$ will be:

  • A
    $1: 9$
  • B
    $1: 10$
  • C
    $1: 11$
  • D
    $9: 1$

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