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Standard XII
Physics
Potentiometer
To convert a ...
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To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter we connect
A
Low resistance in series
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B
Low resistance in parallel
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High resistance in series
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High resistance in parallel
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The correct option is
B
Low resistance in parallel
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a low resistance is used in parallel.
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Consider the following statements.
1
. A galvanometer is converted into an ammeter when we connect a low resistance in parallel.
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