A galvanometer has a coil of resistance 100 Ξ© showing a fullβscale deflection at 50 ΞΌA. 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 Ξ©
(D) The resistance needed to use it as an ammeter of range 10 mA is 1.0 Ξ©
Select correct alternative :
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:


