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An ammeter has a coil resistance of R. To extend its measuring range by a factor of n, the shunt resistance needed should be:

1. R/(n-1)
2. R/(n+1)
3. R/n
4. nR

Correct answer: R/(n-1)

Solution

To extend an ammeter's range by factor n, the shunt resistance must be S = R/(n-1), where R is the coil resistance.

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