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A galvanometer of resistance 50Ω gives a full scale deflection for a current 5×104A. The resistance that should be connected in series with the galvanometer to read 3 v is

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595Ω
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5050Ω
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5059Ω
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D
5950Ω
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Solution

The correct option is C 5950Ω
Given : RG=50Ω Ig=5×104A V=3 volts
Let a resistance R is connected in series to RG.
Thus V=Ig(RG+R)
Or 3=5×104(50+R) R=5950Ω

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