Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A galvanometer has a coil resistance of and a full-scale current of mA. How much resistance must be joined in series to make a voltmeter for to V? And for to V? What is the resistance of the V voltmeter, and how many ohms does it have for each volt of its range?
In a radial field, , so . A shunt makes an ammeter, . A series resistance makes a voltmeter, . A meter in a circuit changes it a little.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The V range. , that is .
Step 2. The V range. , that is .
Step 3. The resistance of the V voltmeter. .
Step 4. Ohms for each volt. . This is just , the same for every range of this coil.
Answer: , , and .
Watch out. If you forget to subtract , you get for the resistor, which is nearly right here because is small. The mistake matters more for a low range.
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