Physics · Electrical Measurements
A shunt resistor is connected in parallel with an ammeter movement primarily to:
- 1Decrease the sensitivity of the meter circuit
- 2Enable the measurement of heavy currents✓
- 3Increase the overall sensitivity of the meter
- 4Increase the total resistance of the instrument
Correct answer
Enable the measurement of heavy currents
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