How is a galvanometer converted into a volmeter and an ammeter? Draw the relevant diagrams and find the resistance of the arrangement in each case. Take resistance of galvanometer as G.
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Solution
A galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter by connecting a high resistance ′R′ in series with it.
A galvanometer is converted into ammeter by connecting a small resistance (called shunt) in parallel with it.