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Moving Coil Galvanometer

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Consistency: 20%
Weightage: 4 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
4 MCQs

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PYQ 2007
easy
physics ID: neet-200

The resistance of an ammeter is 13 Ω and its scale is graduated for a current up to 100 A. After an additional shunt has been connected to this ammeter, it becomes possible to measure currents up to 750 A by this ammeter. The value of shunt resistance is:

1. 20 Ω

2. 2 Ω

3. 0.2 Ω

4. 2 kΩ

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02
PYQ 2008
medium
physics ID: neet-200
A galvanometer of resistance is connected to a battery of along with a resistance of in series. A full-scale deflection of divisions is obtained in the galvanometer. In order to reduce its deflection to divisions, the resistance added in series should be:
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03
PYQ 2009
easy
physics ID: neet-200
A galvanometer having a coil resistance of shows full-scale deflection when a current of A passes through it. It can be converted into an ammeter to read currents up to A by:
1. Putting in parallel, a resistance of
2. Putting in series, a resistance of
3. Putting in series, a resistance of
4. Putting in parallel, a resistance of
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PYQ 2018
easy
physics ID: neet-201

The current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer is and its voltage sensitivity (angular deflection per unit voltage applied) is The resistance of the galvanometer is:
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Preparing Moving Coil Galvanometer for NEET

Moving Coil Galvanometer is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

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