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Chapter 21, Problem 46PE
Find the resistance that must be placed in series with a 25.0- Ω galvanometer having a 50.0-μA sensitivity (the same as the one discussed in the text) to allow it to be used as an ammeter with a 10.0-A full-scale reading. Include a circuit diagram with your solution.
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