MHT CET202611 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
A galvanometer has a current range of 10 mA and a voltage range of 0.75 V. To convert this galvanometer into an ammeter of range 10 A, what is the shunt resistance?
Options
- A100 999
- B50 999
- C200 999
- D75 999
Correct answer
D. 75 999
Step-by-step solution
Given I_g = 10 mA = 0.01 A and V_g = 0.75 V . Resistance of the galvanometer is G = V_g I_g = 0.75 0.01 = 75 , . To convert the galvanometer into an ammeter of range I = 10 A , a shunt resistance S is connected in parallel. The value of the shunt resistance is given by S = I_g G I - I_g = V_g I - I_g . Substituting the values, we get S = 0.75 10 - 0.01 = 0.75 9.99 = 75 999 , . Answer: 75 999