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A PMMC instrument has full-scale deflection current of \(50\ \mu\text{A}\) and coil resistance of \(1\ \text{k}\Omega\). The resistance to be added in series to convert it into 10 V voltmeter is

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Alternatively, use total resistance directly: \(R_{\text{total}} = \frac{V_{\text{new}}}{I_{fs}} = \frac{10\text{ V}}{50\ \mu\text{A}} = 200\ \text{k}\Omega\). Since the meter already has an internal resistance of \(1\ \text{k}\Omega\), the added series resistance is simply \(200\ \text{k}\Omega - 1\ \text{k}\Omega = 199\ \text{k}\Omega\).
Updated On: Jun 25, 2026
  • \(99\ \text{k}\Omega\)
  • \(199\ \text{k}\Omega\)
  • \(299\ \text{k}\Omega\)
  • \(399\ \text{k}\Omega\)
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The Correct Option is B

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