If we double the number of turns in a moving coil galvanometer, the voltage sensitivity of the galvanometer |
Increases by 2 times Increases by 3 times Increases by 4 times does not change |
does not change |
The correct answer is Option (4) → does not change Voltage sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is defined as the deflection per unit voltage: $S_v = \frac{\theta}{V}$ Using the relation between current sensitivity and voltage sensitivity: $S_v = \frac{S_i}{R} = \frac{NAB}{kR}$ Where: $N$ = Number of turns $A$ = Area of the coil $B$ = Magnetic field $k$ = Torsional constant $R$ = Resistance of the coil If we double the number of turns ($N \rightarrow 2N$), the coil’s resistance also doubles approximately ($R \rightarrow 2R$). Then, $S_v' = \frac{2NAB}{k \cdot 2R} = \frac{NAB}{kR} = S_v$ Hence, the voltage sensitivity remains the same. |