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In a circuit, 5 percent of total current passes through a galvanometer. If resistance of the galvanometer is G. Then the value of the shunt is 

A)  19 G  

B)  20 G 

C)  \[\frac{G}{20}\]  

D)  \[\frac{G}{19}\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

\[\frac{S}{G}=\frac{5}{95}=\frac{1}{19}\] \[S=\frac{G}{19}\]