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A galvanometer of resistance 
,shunted by a resistance of 5 ohm gives a deflection of 50 divisions when joined in series with a resistance of 
and a 2 volt accumulator. What is the current sensitivity of the galvanometer (in div/
(A) ?
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The correct answer is:
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