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96. A galvanometer can be converted into an ammeter by
     

A.

connecting a low resistance in series

Galvanometers are sensitive to very small amounts of current.

If a high resistance is put in series with the galvanometer, the total resistance is increased.  If this is placed parallel to the resistor, most of the current goes through the resistor.  This is used to measure voltage.

If a low resistance is placed parallel to the galvanometer, most of the current goes through the low resistance.  This is used in series with a resistor to measure the current going through the resistor.

The Correct Answer is C.

B.

connecting a high resistance in series

C.

connecting a low resistance in parallel

D. connecting a high resistance in parallel