To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter one should connect a
- high resistance in series with galvanometer
- low resistance in series with galvanometer
- high resistance in parallel with galvanometer
- low resistance in parallel with galvanometer.
Answer
(1) high resistance in series with galvanometer
Solution
As per NCERT, a galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter by connecting a large resistance R in series with it.
The voltmeter then has a very high resistance and draws negligible current from the circuit.
R = VIg - G
Answer: (1)