A galvanometer gives full scale deflection with 0 · 006   A current. By connecting it to a 4990…

A galvanometer gives full scale deflection with 0·006 A current. By connecting it to a 4990 Ω resistance, it can be converted into a voltmeter of range 0-30 V. If connected to a 2n249Ω resistance, it becomes an ammeter of range 0- 1·5 A. The value of n is

Solution

Given a galvanometer of resistance (of resistance RG) get converted into a voltmeter of range 0-30V , when a resistance of RS = 4990 Ω is connected in series of it and give full scale of deflection with current IG = 0·006 A.


Than from equation IG=VRS+RG
0.006=304990+G  RG = 10 Ω

Now this galvanometer is connected with a shunt resistance to convert into ammeter of range 0- 1·5 A

Given IG=0.006, so current passing shunt will be 
IS=I-IG=1.5-0·006 = 1.494 A
Since RG and RS are in parallel, IGRG=IsRS
0.006R=1.4942n249 ;   given RS=2n249  
n=5

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Asked in: JEE Advanced 2014 (Paper 1)

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