Sensitivity and Accuracy of Moving Coil Galvanometer

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Sensitivity and Accuracy of Moving Coil Galvanometer: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Figure of Merit of a Galvanometer, Sensitivity of Galvanometer, Kelvin's Method to Determine Resistance of Galvanometer and, Function of High Value Resistor

Important Questions on Sensitivity and Accuracy of Moving Coil Galvanometer

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In a moving coil galvanometer, when the number of turns of the coil is doubled,

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The current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer increases by 20% when its resistance is doubled. Calculate, by what factor does the voltage sensitivity change?

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How do you find the resistance of a wire using a meter bridge?

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What is balance point in Kelvin's method of determination of galvanometer resistance Shaalaa?

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What will happen if a high resistor is connected in parallel with the galvanometer while converting it into a voltmeter?

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Why a high-value resistor is used in series with a galvanometer in order to convert it into a voltmeter?

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To convert a galvanometer into a _____ a high resistance must be connected in series with it.

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To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter a high value resistor is connected in parallel with it.

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A resistance of 900Ω is connected in series with a galvanometer of resistance 100Ω. A potential difference of 1V produces 300 division deflection in the galvanometer. The value of figure of merit will be

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The figure of merit of a galvanometer is defined as

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Write the definition of figure of merit of Galvanometer.

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The current sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer can be decreased by :-