A resistor connected in parallel with a galvanometer so that a large amount of current can be measured is called a/an
A
ammeter
B
avometer
C
coil resistor
D
multiplier
E
shunt.
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
A galvanometer can be converted into ammeter by connecting a low resistance called shunt in parallel to the galvanometer.
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