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    A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting it with which of these?
    Question

    A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting it with which of these?

    A.

    low resistance wire in series

    B.

    low resistance wire in parallel

    C.

    high resistance wire in series

    D.

    high resistance wire in parallel

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) high resistance wire in series

    Explanation:
    • To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter, a high resistance (called a multiplier) is connected in series with it.
    • This ensures that the voltmeter has high resistance and draws negligible current from the circuit.
    • The value of resistance R is given by $R = \frac{V}{I_g} - G$.

    Information Booster:
    • To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, a low resistance (shunt) is connected in parallel.
    • An ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance.

    Additional Knowledge:
    low resistance in parallel (Option b)
    • This is the method to create an ammeter.
    high resistance in parallel (Option d)
    • This would not effectively limit the current through the galvanometer for voltage measurement.
    low resistance in series (Option a)
    • This would likely result in the galvanometer burning out when measuring high voltages.

    So the correct answer is (c)

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