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A galvanometer having a resistance of 20  and 30 divisions on both sides has figure of merit 0.005 ampere/division. The resistance that should be connected in series such that it can be used as a voltmeter upto 15 volt, is :

a.

80

b.

120

c.

125

d.

100


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A galvanometer having a resistance of 20  and 30 divisions on both sides has figure of merit 0.005 ampere/division. The resistance that should be connected in series such that it can be used as a voltmeter upto 15 volt, is :

a.

80

b.

120

c.

125

d.

100

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Answer Key : (a) -

Rg = 200

NL = NR = N = 30

FOM =  = 0.005 A/Div.

Current sentivity = CS = =

Igmax = 0.005 × 30

          = 15 × 10−2  = 0.15

    15 = 0.15 [20 + R]

  100 = 20 + R

      R = 80



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