A resistor connected in parallel with a galvanometer so that a large amount of current can be measured is called a/an

a

ammeter

b

avometer

c

coil resistor

d

multiplier

e

shunt.

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Award0001
2 years ago

note
when Resistor is connected in series to a galvanometer it is called a MULTIPLIER and is used to convert galvanometer to voltmeter

when resistor is connected in parallel to a galvanometer it is called a SHUNT and is used to convert galvanometer to ammeter✅

G1
6 years ago

an ammeter is constructed in connecting a suitable ressitor in parallel to the galvnometer

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