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The full-scale deflection current of an ammeter is 4 mA and its internal resistance is 400Ω. If this meter is to have a full deflection of 10 A, what is the value of the shunt resistance to be used?(a) 49.99 Ω(b) 0.16 Ω(c) 1.5 Ω(d) 2.6 ΩI have been asked this question in an online interview.Asked question is from Advanced Problems on Indicating Instruments in division Extension of Instrument Ranges of Electrical Measurements

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The correct option is (b) 0.16 Ω

To explain: VOLTAGE across the meter = 4 × 10^-3 × 4 × 10^2 = 1.6 V

Current through the SHUNT = 10 – 0.004 = 9.996 A

∴ Shunt resistance = \(\FRAC{16}{10 × 9.996} \) = 0.16 Ω.



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