The sensitiveness of a moving coil galvanometer can be increased by decreasing:

  • A
    The number of turns in the coil
  • B
    The area of the coil
  • C
    The magnetic field
  • D
    The couple per unit twist of the suspension

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Assertion : The sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is increased by placing a suitable magnetic material as a core inside the coil.
Reason : Soft iron has high magnetic permeability and cannot be easily magnetized or demagnetized.

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