A galvanometer having a coil resistance of 60 shows full scale deflection when a current of 1.0 amp passes through it. It can be converted into an ammeter to read currents up to 5.0 amp by
- putting in series a resistance of 15
- putting in series a resistance of 240
- putting in parallel a resistance of 15
- putting in parallel a resistance of 240
Answer
(3) putting in parallel a resistance of 15
Solution
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a small resistance (shunt) S is connected in parallel with it.
IgG = (I - Ig)S
S = IgGI - Ig = 1.0 605.0 - 1.0
S = 15 (in parallel)
Answer: (3)