Question

In the experiment of half deflection method the resistance R should be

• A. > S
• B. $\approx$ S
• C. < S
• D. $\approx$ G

Answer 1

The correct option is A > S

In half deflection method, Rg = (R)*(S)/(R-S) .
Here , Rg= Galvanometer resistance, R = high resistance in series with the galvanometer, S = low resistance in parallel with the galvanometer. We want to approximate Rg in terms of S which we are able to vary in the experiment . If R>>S then Rg = S.