An ammeter of resistance 0.54 Ω reads current unto 1 A. The value of the shunt required to increase the range to 10 A is |
0.09 Ω 0.05 Ω 0.06 Ω 0.07 Ω |
0.06 Ω |
The correct answer is Option (3) → 0.06 Ω Given: Resistance of galvanometer (ammeter) $R_g = 0.54 \, \Omega$ Full scale deflection current $I_g = 1 \, A$ Total current range required $I = 10 \, A$ Shunt current $I_s = I - I_g = 10 - 1 = 9 \, A$ Shunt resistance formula: $R_s = \frac{I_g \, R_g}{I_s}$ $R_s = \frac{1 \times 0.54}{9}$ $R_s = 0.06 \, \Omega$ Answer: $0.06 \, \Omega$ |