Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

If we double the number of turns of coil in a moving coil galvanometer, its voltage sensitivity will:

Options:

reduce to half

remain unchanged

increase to twice

increase to 4 times

Correct Answer:

remain unchanged

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → remain unchanged

Voltage sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is defined as:

$S_v = \frac{V}{I} = I_c R_c / I$ (proportional to the current-to-deflection ratio)

Doubling the number of turns increases both the magnetic torque and the coil resistance proportionally. These two effects cancel each other for voltage sensitivity, leaving it unchanged.

Final Answer: Voltage sensitivity remains the same