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A galvanometer of resistance 5.0Ω has full-scale deflection for a current of 100mA. How would its...

Physics
JAMB 1984

A galvanometer of resistance 5.0Ω has full-scale deflection for a current of 100mA. How would its range be extended to 1.0A? By placing a resistance of

  • A. \(\frac{5}{9}\)\(\Omega\) in parallel
  • B. \(\frac{9}{5}\)\(\Omega\) in series
  • C. 45\(\Omega\) in parallel
  • D. 45\(\Omega\) in series
  • E. \(\frac{9}{5}\)\(\Omega\) in parallel
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Given Data:
I\(_g\) = 100ma = 0.1A
R\(_g\)=5
where I\(_s\) = I - I\(_g\) → 1 - 0.1

I\(_s\) = 0.9

I\(_g\)R\(_g\) = I\(_s\)R\(_s\)


0.1 * 5 = 0.9 * R\(_s\)
R\(_s\) = \(\frac{0.1 * 5}{0.9}\)

R\(_s\) = \(\frac{5}{9}\)


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