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A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting :

A

Low resistance in parallel

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Low resistance in series

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High resistance in parallel

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D

High resistance in series

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Solution

The correct option is D High resistance in series
To convert a moving coil galvanometer into a voltmeter a high resistance is connected in series with it.

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