A galvanometer can be CONVERTED to an ammeter by:
ARemoving the galvanometer
BConnecting a low resistance (shunt) in PARALLEL
CReversing the wire
DConnecting a high resistance in series
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Connecting a low resistance (shunt) in PARALLEL
A low-resistance shunt connected in parallel diverts most current, allowing the galvanometer to measure large currents. Shunt resistance S = I_g G / (I - I_g).
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