Series resistance to convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter or extend its range
This type of question, asked 3 times: 15 Apr 2023, 1 Feb 2024, 4 Apr 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
15 Apr 2023
7For designing a voltmeter of range and an ammeter of range using a galvanometer which has a coil of resistance showing a full-scale deflection for as in figure. (A) for voltmeter (B) for ammeter (C) for ammeter (D) for voltmeter (E) for voltmeter Choose the correct answer from the options given below:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
1 Feb 2024
10A galvanometer has a resistance of and it allows maximum current of . It can be converted into voltmeter to measure upto by connecting in series a resistor of resistanceTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
4 Apr 2026 S1
12A voltmeter with internal resistance of can be used to measure upto 20 V . In order to increase its measuring range to 30 V , the required modification is to .Tap an option to check your answer.