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A galvanometer of resistance G, is shunted by a resistance SΩ. To keep the main current in the circuit unchanged, the resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer is
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Solution
Let resistance R is be put in series with galvanometer G to keep the main current in the circuit unchanged.
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