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Conversion of a galvanometer into a voltmeter.

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Since Galvanometer is a very sensitive instrument, therefore it can not measure high potential difference. In order to convert a Galvanometer into voltmeter, a very high resistance known as "series resistance" is connected in series with the galvanometer.

Let resistance of galvanometer = Rgand resistance Rx(high) is connected in series to it. Then combined resistance = (Rg+ Rx).

If potential between the points to be measured = V and if galvanometer gives full-scale deflection, when current "Ig" passes through it. Then,

V = Ig(Rg+ Rx)V = IgRg+ IgRxV – IgRg= IgRxRx= (V – IgRg)/Ig

Thus Rxcan be found.



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