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A galvanometer of resistance 20 Ω shows full-scale deflection at 5 mA. To convert it into an ammeter reading up to 5 A, the shunt required is about:

Answer: 0.02.

  • A 0.2 Ω
  • B 0.02 Ω
  • C 2 Ω
  • D 20 Ω

Correct answer: B. 0.02 Ω

Explanation: S = G I<sub>g</sub>/(I - I<sub>g</sub>) = (20 &times; 0.005)/(5 - 0.005) = 0.1/4.995 &asymp; 0.02 &Omega;.

Magnetic Field Lines Around a Straight WireIfield forms concentric circles around the wire (right-hand rule)

The magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire forms concentric circles, with direction given by the right-hand rule (point thumb along I, fingers curl in the direction of B).

Concept context

Magnetic force on moving charges and currents, the Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, and the cyclotron - how electric currents create and respond to magnetic fields.

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