WAEC Physics 2024 Objective — Question 12
Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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12. To convert a milli-ammeter to an ammeter, it is necessary to connect a resistor of A.
- A. low value in series with it.
- B. high value in series with it.
- C. low value in parallel with it.Correct
- D. high value in parallel with it.
Explanation
To convert a milliammeter to ammeter, a low resistance known as shunt must be connected to it in parallel. To convert a milliammeter to voltmeter, a high resistance known as multiplier must be connected to it in series.
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