In the conversion of a moving coil galvanometer into an ammeter of a required range,what is the resistance of the ammeter so formed? [$S$ = shunt resistance and $G$ = resistance of the galvanometer]

  • A
    $\frac{S+G}{SG}$
  • B
    $\frac{SG}{S-G}$
  • C
    $\frac{SG}{S+G}$
  • D
    $\frac{S-G}{SG}$

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