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How do you convert a galvanometer into an ammeter ? Why is an ammeter always connected in series?

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Solution :A galvanometer is converted into an AMMETER by joining a shunt resistance `r_s` in parallel. If a galvanometer gives full scale deflection for a current `I_g` and has a resistance `R_G` and we WANT to convert it into an ammeter of RANGE I, the VALUE of shunt resistance should be
`r_s = (I_g)/(I - I_g) R_G`
An ammeter is always connected in series so that total current passes through it and it gives CORRECT measurement of electric current.


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