The resistance of a galvanometer is $50\, \Omega$ and the maximum current which can be passed through it is $0.002\, A$. What resistance must be connected to it in order to convert it into an ammeter of range $0 - 0.5\, A$?

  • A
    $0.2\, \Omega$
  • B
    $0.002\, \Omega$
  • C
    $0.02\, \Omega$
  • D
    $0.5\, \Omega$

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