CBSE Class 12 Physics 2015 Delhi Set 1 Paper

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State the principle of working of a galvanometer. A galvanometer of resistance G is converted into a voltmeter to measure upto V volts by connecting a resistance R1 in series with the coil. If a resistance R2 is connected in series withit, then it can measure upto V2 volts. Find the resistance, in terms of R1 and R2 required to be connected to convert it into a voltmeter that can read upto 2V . Also find the resistance G of the galvanometer in terms of R1 andR2.
Solution:
Working Principle
Finding the required resistance
Finding the resistance G of the Galvanometer
Working Principle: A current carrying coil experiences a torque when placed in a magnetic field which tends to rotate the coil and produces an angular deflection.
V=Ig(G+R1)
V2=Ig(G+R2)
⇒2=G+R1G+R2
⇒G=R1−2R2
Let R3 be the resistance required for conversion into voltmeter of range 2V
∴2V=Ig(G+R3)
Also V=Ig(G+R1)
∴2=G+R3G+R1
∴R3=G+2R1
=R1−2R2+2R1
=3R1−2R2
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