Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

The deflection of galvanometer decreases from 25 divisions to 5 divisions when a resistor of 20Ω is connected in series. What is galvanometer resistance.

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

When resistor 20Ω is not connected, 
From Ohms law V=IR, we get V=25RG​...(1)    where RG​= resistance of galvanometer.
When resistor 20Ω is connected,
5(20+RG​)...(2)
Using Equation 1 and 2,  25RG​ 5(20+RG​)
⇒ 5R​20+RG​
⇒ 4RG​ 2⇒ RG​ 5Ω