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WAEC Physics 2022 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A galvanometer with a full scale deflection of 20 mA is converted to read 8V by connecting a 395Ω resistor in series with it. Determine the internal resistance of the galvanometer.

  • A. 25Ω
  • B. 5.0ΩCorrect
  • C. 8.0Ω
  • D. 10.0Ω

Explanation

Total resistance needed R=V/I=8/0.02=400Ω. Galvanometer resistance = 400−395 = 5.0Ω.

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