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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following is NOT true about a shunt ?

  1. A A shunt may be used for increasing the range of an ammeter
  2. B a shunt is used to protect the galvanometer from the strong currents
  3. C A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter
  4. D A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into an ammeter
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(C) A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter

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A shunt is a low resistance connected in parallel to convert a galvanometer into an ammeter or to protect it from high current. To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter, a high resistance must be connected in series, making statement C incorrect. C) A shunt is used for…
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