Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

Which of the following statements is true about galvanometer?

Options:

To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter a low resistance is connected in series

To connect a galvanometer into a voltmeter, a high resistance is connected in parallel

Galvanometer is a high resistance instrument

Galvanometer is a low resistance instrument

Correct Answer:

Galvanometer is a low resistance instrument

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Galvanometer is a low resistance instrument

Yes, Galvanometer is a low resistance instrument in its construction. However, it needs to be paired with other resistance to work in specific applications like ammeter and voltmeter.