0
Since Galvanometer is a very sensitive instrument therefore it can't measure heavy currents. In order to convert a Galvanometer into an Ammeter, a very low resistance known as "shunt" resistance is connected in parallel to Galvanometer. Value of shunt is so adjusted that most of the current passes through the shunt. In this way a Galvanometer is converted into Ammeter and can measure heavy currents without fully deflected.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoa galvanometer can be converted into ammeter by connecting a resistance in parallel with it
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What kind of meter is created when is shunt is added to a galvanometer?
A galvanometer with a low resistance shunt in parallel makes an ammeter.
Symbols of the electric circuit?
there is a symbol of bulb,galvanometer,voltmeter,ammeter,gong,paperclip,switch,wire,solenoid,bulb and armature
What is the difference between ammeters and amp meters?
An Ammeter connects a low impedance on the test points, so the equivalent of that is a "short circuit" between the test points. This is done to avoid a drop of current on the tested circuit. A Voltmeter connects a high impedance on the test points, so the equivalent of that is a "open circuit" between the test points. This is done to avoid a drop of voltage on the tested circuit. --------- In terms of external connections Ammeter (used to measure current) is connected in series of the circuit (through which the current flow need to be measured) and voltmeter (used to measure voltage) is connected in parallel to points in circuit (across which voltage needs to be measured).
What is ammeter used for?
An ammeter measures the electrical current in something. A digital one is calibrated to display through the shunt and convert information from the analog model.
What resistance value is add to convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter?
It depends on the resistance of the galvanometer and the current required to reach full scale. A 100 ohm meter requiring 1 milliampere would require 99.9 KOhms in series to become a 100 volt voltmeter.
How you convert galvanometer into ammeter in detail?
By attaching a resistance in parallel connection with the galvanometer. Or when a low resistor connected in parallel with galvanometer ,the galvanometer is converted in ammeter. and the resistor is called shunt resistance.
What are the readings for the experiment - to convert a galvanometer int ammeter?
A galvanometer is a type of ammeter an instrument for detecting and measuring electric current. A galvanometer can be converted into ammeter by connecting resistance in parallel with it.
High resistance in parallel connected with galvanometer to form voltmeter?
That won't work. To convert an ammeter (a galvanometer is a very sensitive type of ammeter) you connect a high value resistor in series with it.
How do you convert a galvanometer to an ammeter?
A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure and detect electric currents. While that seems a lot similar to an ammeter, it only deals with measuring relatively small or mediocre currents. Although an ammeter is now much preferred due to its more accurate, faster, and advanced readings, there is a way to "convert" a galvanometer to function like an ammeter. A current separator or divider, known as a shunt, allows a simple meter to be calibrated (adjusted) to measure larger currents. The shunt, parallel to the coil of your galvanometer, allows more electric currents to circulate around the circuit, thus obtaining more current.
Name the instrument used to measure electric current?
A magnetic compass can detect current, butyou'll need an Ammeter to measure it.A galvanometer can detect current ~ butyou'll need an Ammeter to measure it.
What is a galvanometer called when calibrated to read current?
That would be an ammeter.
What kind of meter is created when is shunt is added to a galvanometer?
A galvanometer with a low resistance shunt in parallel makes an ammeter.
Moving coil galvanometer converted into a multi range ammeter?
yes
What instrument is used in a lab to measure electrical cureent?
Either an ammeter or a galvanometer is.
A moving coil galvanometer can be used as an ammeter by adding?
a series resistence with its coil
Difference between galvanometer and voltmeter?
Galvanometer is similiar to ammeter which is used to detect small current through it whereas a voltmeter measures the potential difference in a cicuit..
What quantity measures the galvonometer?
A galvanometer is a type of ammeter: An instrument for detecting and measuring electric current.
