The sensitivity of a galvanometer of resistance $171 \, \Omega$ becomes $1/20$ times when we use a shunt of $x \, \Omega$. Find $x$ ................. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $171$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $15$

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