Question
Physics Question on Current electricity
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, one needs to connect a
A
low resistance in parallel
B
high resistance in parallel
C
low resistance in series
D
high resistance in series
Answer
low resistance in parallel
Explanation
Solution
To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, one needs to connect a low resistance in parallel so that maximum current passes through the shunt wire and ammeter remains protected.