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The sensitiveness of a moving coil galvanometer can be increased by decreasing

A

the number of turns in the coil

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the area of coil

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C

the magnetic field

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D

the couple per unit twist of the suspension

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Solution

The correct option is D the couple per unit twist of the suspension
Sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can be increased by increasing the number of turns in the coil, the area of coil and magnetic field whereas by decreasing the couple per unit twist of the suspension.

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