Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

A galvanometer has a resistance of 8 Ω. It is shunted by a wire of resistance 2 Ω. If the total current is 2 A, the current passing through the shunt is

Options:

1.6 A

1 A

2 A

0.5 A

Correct Answer:

1.6 A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 1.6 A