Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

When a current of 5 A flows through an ammeter, it gives full deflection. The resistance of ammeter is 20 Ω. If the same ammeter is to be used for measuring a maximum current of 10 A, then the ammeter must be connected to a resistance of :

Options:

40 Ω in series

40 Ω in parallel

20 Ω in series

20 Ω in parallel

Correct Answer:

20 Ω in parallel

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 20 Ω in parallel