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Download Solution PDFGalvanometer connected with high resistance in series is used as _____.
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IPRC (ISRO) Technician B (Electronics) 2018 Official Paper (Held on 22 April 2018)
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Option 2 : voltmeter
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Download Solution PDF- A galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter by connecting a shunt resistance parallel to it
- A shunt is basically a wire of very small resistance
- A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting a very high resistance in the series
- A voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference whereas an ammeter is used to measure the electric current
- A galvanometer is used to measure small electric current in a circuit
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