alleryA galvanometer is converted into an ammeter by connecting a small resistance:
Ain series
Bin parallel (shunt)
Cinstead of the coil
Dacross the battery
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. in parallel (shunt)
Shunt resistance carries most of the current.
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