Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

The current sensitivity of a galvanometer which is used as an ammeter is doubled by doubling the number of turns in the coil . then , the voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer if it is used as voltmeter in the same way would :

Options:

be doubled 

become half

remain unchanged 

become four times

Correct Answer:

remain unchanged 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: remain unchanged 

  • Current sensitivity ∝ number of turns (n)
    So, doubling n ⇒ current sensitivity doubles
  • Voltage sensitivity = current sensitivity / resistance

But, when number of turns is doubled: Resistance of the coil also doubles (since length of wire increases)

So, 
Voltage sensitivity ∝ n / R
= 2n / 2R = same

Therefore, voltage sensitivity remains unchanged.