Meters: Decreasing the resistance of an ammeter's shunt resistance

A. allows it to measure a larger current at full scale deflection.
B. allows it to measure a smaller current at full scale deflection.
C. enables more current to pass directly through the galvanometer.
D. converts it to a voltmeter.


Answer: A

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a.
A

b.
B

c.
C

d.
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e.
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