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A student is provided with a variable voltage source , a test resistor , two identical galvanometers and and two additional resistors, and . For conducting an experiment to verify ohm's law, the most suitable circuit is:
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: C
- Goal of the experiment
To verify Ohm’s law for the test resistor , we need a circuit with:
- an ammeter in series with
- a voltmeter in parallel across
- a variable voltage source to vary current/voltage.
So the main task is to see how the given galvanometers can be converted into a suitable ammeter and voltmeter.
- How to convert a galvanometer
A galvanometer can be converted into:
- Ammeter: by connecting a very small resistance in parallel (shunt)
- Voltmeter: by connecting a very large resistance in series (multiplier)
Given:
- (very large)
- (very small)
Therefore:
- use with one galvanometer to make an ammeter
- use with the other galvanometer to make a voltmeter
- Placement in the Ohm’s law circuit
For correct verification of Ohm’s law:
- the ammeter should be in series with
- the voltmeter should be connected across
Thus the correct circuit must show:
- one galvanometer with as a shunt, placed in series
- the other galvanometer with in series, connected in parallel across
- Identifying the correct option
Among the options, the one that satisfies both conditions above is Option C.
- Final answer
The most suitable circuit is:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: C
My derived answer: C
Hence, they agree.
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