$A$ galvanometer whose resistance is $120 \, \Omega$ gives full-scale deflection with a current of $0.05 \, A$. To enable it to read a maximum current of $10 \, A$,a shunt resistance is added in parallel with it. The resistance of the ammeter so formed is .............. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $0.06$
  • B
    $0.006$
  • C
    $0.6$
  • D
    $6$

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Match the terms given in List-$I$ with suitable options provided in List-$II$ regarding the experiment to calculate the resistance and figure of merit of a galvanometer using the half-deflection method:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Figure of merit $(k)$ $P$. in series
$B$. Current sensitivity $(SI)$ $Q$. to get power loss minimized
$C$. Deflection is made half by using low resistance $R$. in shunt/parallel
$D$. High resistance box $S$. current per unit deflection
$T$. deflection per unit current

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