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- 22 Dec 2018
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Explanation
To ensure that only 2% of the total current flows through the galvanometer, the shunt resistance must be G/49. This is derived from the current division principle where the shunt carries the remaining 98% of the current.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.An ammeter with a resistance of G ohms and a maximum current range of I amperes needs to be modified to measure up to n times the original current (nI). What should be the value of the resistance connected in parallel to achieve this new range?
- 2.What parameters can a Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) measure?
- 3.A voltmeter with an internal resistance of G ohms and a voltage range of V volts needs to be modified to measure up to nV volts. What resistance should be connected in series to achieve this new range?
- 4.Which device among the following typically exhibits the highest electrical resistance?
- 5.What is the resistance value of a perfect voltmeter?
- 6.Which type of waveform is applied to the horizontal plates of a CRO to display the signal waveform properly?
- 7.What is the resistance value of an ideal ammeter?
- 8.What value of shunt resistor is needed to allow only 10% of the total current to pass through a moving coil galvanometer with a resistance of 99 Ω?
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