A galvanometer has a resistance of 50 Ω and it allows maximum current of 5 mA . It can be converted into…

A galvanometer has a resistance of 50 Ω and it allows maximum current of 5 mA. It can be converted into voltmeter to measure upto 100 V by connecting in series a resistor of resistance.
  1. 5975 Ω
  2. 20050 Ω
  3. 19950 Ω
  4. 19500 Ω

Solution

If we connect a high resistance(R) in series with the galvanometer, it can be successfully converted into a voltmeter. Therefore,

Voltage drop across voltmeter:

V=IgRg+R100=Ig50+R

R=1005×10-3-50

=19950 Ω

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

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