A galvenometer has full scale current of 20 (mA) and has a meter resistance of 2000 (ohm). To increase the range of galvanometer we add a shunt resistance of 200(ohm). What is value of multiplying factor?

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A galvenometer has full scale current of 20 (mA) and has a meter resistance of 2000 (ohm). To increase the range of galvanometer we add a shunt resistance of 200(ohm). What is value of multiplying factor?

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