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An Aryton shunt is used to make a D'Arsonval galvanometer into a multi range ammeter.

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Last Answer : Most sensitive galvanometer is spot ballistic galvanometer.

Last Answer : A sensitive galvanometer produces large deflection for a small value of current.

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Last Answer : A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as ammeter by using a low resistance shunt.

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : A multimeter (high resistance) is placed in series with the coil of the meter.

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Last Answer : Two-position and three-position.

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