Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

Which of the following is NOT true about a shunt?

Options:

A shunt may be used for increasing the range of an ammeter

A shunt is used to protect the galvanometer from the strong currents

A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter

A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into an ammeter

Correct Answer:

A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A shunt is used for converting a galvanometer into a voltmeter