If only $1 \%$ of the total current is passed through a galvanometer of resistance $G$,then the resistance of the shunt is:

  • A
    $\frac{G}{25} \Omega$
  • B
    $\frac{G}{49} \Omega$
  • C
    $\frac{G}{2} \Omega$
  • D
    $\frac{G}{99} \Omega$

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Explain the difficulties encountered when using a galvanometer directly as an ammeter.

To find the resistance of a galvanometer by the half-deflection method,the experimental data obtained are given in the table below:
$S. No.$Resistance $R \ (\Omega)$Deflection $(\theta)$Shunt $S \ (\Omega)$Half deflection $(\theta / 2)$Galvanometer resistance $(G)$
$1$$3300$$30$$80$$15$$G_1$
$2$$5000$$20$$80$$10$$G_2$

From the above data,the galvanometer resistance $G$ will be near to: (in $\Omega$)

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