A typical galvanometer, which requires a current of 1.50 mA for full-scale deflection and has a resistance

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A typical galvanometer, which requires a current of 1.50 mA for full-scale deflection and has a resistance of 75.0 Ω, may be used to measure currents of much greater values. To enable an operator to measure large currents without damage to the galvanometer, a relatively small shunt resistor is wired in parallel with the galvanometer, as suggested in Figure 28.27. Most of the current then goes through the shunt resistor. Calculate the value of the shunt resistor that allows the galvanometer to be used to measure a current of 1.00 A at full-scale deflection. (Suggestion: use Kirchhoff’s rules.)
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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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