A galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter by connecting - Vidyadip

MCQ

A galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter by connecting

A
Low resistance in series
B
High resistance in parallel
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Low resistance in parallel
D
High resistance in series

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Low resistance in parallel

(c)To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter a low value resistance is to be connected in parallel to it called shunt.

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