A galvanometer has a coil of resistance 100 Ω showing a full–scale deflection at 50 μA. Consider following statements.
(A) The resistance needed to use it as a voltmeter of range 50 volt is \(10^{6}\Omega\).
(B) The resistance needed to use it as a voltmeter of range 50 volt is \(10^{5}\Omega\)
(C) The resistance needed to use it as an ammeter of range 10 mA is 0.5 Ω
(D) The resistance needed to use it as an ammeter of range 10 mA is 1.0 Ω
Select correct alternative :Solution:
Case 1: Using the galvanometer as a voltmeter
Given Data:
- Coil resistance of galvanometer: ,
- Full-scale deflection current of the galvanometer: ,
- Range of the voltmeter to be designed: .
Total Resistance Required ():
The total resistance of the voltmeter is determined using Ohm's law:
Since the galvanometer already has a resistance , the additional series resistance required is:
Conclusion:
- To use the galvanometer as a voltmeter of range 50 V, the series resistance required is (Option A is correct).
Case 2: Using the galvanometer as an ammeter
Given Data:
- Full-scale deflection current of the galvanometer: ,
- Resistance of the galvanometer: ,
- Range of the ammeter to be designed: .
Shunt Resistance ():
The shunt resistance is connected in parallel with the galvanometer to allow the additional current () to pass through it. The voltage across the galvanometer and the shunt must be equal:
where .
Using the above relation, the shunt resistance is:
Conclusion:
- To use the galvanometer as an ammeter of range 10 mA, the shunt resistance required is (Option C is correct).
Final Answer:
The correct options are:
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