Conversion of Galvanometer to Ammeter or Voltmeter
Conversion of Galvanometer to Ammeter or Voltmeter: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Voltmeter, Ammeter, Conversion of Galvanometer into a Voltmeter, Sensitivity of Voltmeter, Sensitivity of Ammeter, Conversion of Galvanometer into an Ammeter and, Shunting and Shunt Resistance
Important Questions on Conversion of Galvanometer to Ammeter or Voltmeter
The reading on a high resistance voltmeter, when a cell is connected across it, is 2.5 V. When the terminals of the cell are also connected to resistance of as shown in the circuit, the voltmeter reading drops to 2.0 V. The internal resistance of the cell is:

A galvanometer has a resistance of . It gives full scale deflection with a current of 2 mA. Calculate the value of the resistance needed to convert it into an ammeter of range

How do you convert a galvanometer into an ammeter?

Two identical fuses are rated at

To convert a galvanometer into an ammeter, one should connect

What is the SI unit of the voltage sensitivity?

The SI unit of current sensitivity in galvanometer is

If an ammeter is to be used in place of a voltmeter, then with the ammeter we must connect a,

The ammeter has range of , without shunt. The range can be varied by using different shunt resistances. The graph between shunt resistance and range will have the nature as

A moving coil galvanometer of resistance is used as an ammeter using a resistance . The maximum deflection current in the galvanometer is . Find the minimum current in the circuit so that the ammeter shows maximum deflection.

A moving coil galvanometer of resistance is used as an ammeter using a resistance . The maximum deflection current in the galvanometer is . Find the minimum current in the circuit so that the ammeter shows maximum deflection.

A voltmeter has a coil and in series. The coil takes for full-scale deflection. The maximum potential difference which can be measured is -

In the given circuit, voltmeter reads The resistance of the voltmeter is:

What resistance should be connected in series of a galvanometer of resistance in order to change its range from volts to volts (in )

Three voltmeters all having different resistances are joined as shown. When some potential difference is applied across and , their readings are and respectively. Then

The resistance of an ammeter formed by converting a galvanometer will be:

Choose the incorrect statement-

Three voltmeters all having different resistances are joined as shown. When some potential difference is applied across and , their readings are and respectively. Then

A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter reading up to by connecting a shunt of resistance What is the maximum current which can be sent through this galvanometer, if no shunt is used. (Here resistance of galvanometer) :-

A voltmeter has a coil and in series. The coil takes for full-scale deflection. The maximum potential difference which can be measured is
