Sketch and describe the construction of a moving-coil ammeter and give the principle of operation. A moving-coil instrument gives full-scale deflection with 15 mA and has a resistance of 5 Ω. Calculate the resistance of the necessary components in order that the instrument may be used as: (a) a 2 A ammeter; (b) a 100 V voltmeter

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Sketch and describe the construction of a moving-coil
ammeter and give the principle of operation.
A moving-coil instrument gives full-scale deflection with 15 mA and has a resistance of 5 Ω. Calculate
the resistance of the necessary components in order
that the instrument may be used as: (a) a 2 A ammeter;
(b) a 100 V voltmeter

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