Conversion of Galvanometer into Ammeter
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Product Code : SCL-EE-12360
Quick Answer: The Conversion of Galvanometer into Ammeter is a physics teaching setup that shows how a sensitive galvanometer becomes an ammeter when a low-resistance shunt is connected in parallel with it.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Demonstrates conversion of a galvanometer into an ammeter with a low-resistance shunt in parallel.
- Shows how the shunt lets most of the current bypass the galvanometer coil.
- Supports practical study of shunt resistance and current division.
- Lets students compare galvanometer deflection with the extended ammeter range.
- Can be used with compatible resistance units, power supplies and connecting leads.
About This Product
Physics students use this apparatus to learn the practical method of extending the current-measuring range of a sensitive galvanometer. The shunt is connected in parallel with the galvanometer, and the converted meter is then placed in series with the test circuit. Readings are compared with the calculated ammeter range and shunt value. The setup fits lessons on current measurement, meter conversion, galvanometer sensitivity and Ohm's law applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why is the shunt connected in parallel with the galvanometer?
With the low-resistance shunt in parallel, most of the current bypasses the galvanometer coil. This is how the current-measuring range of the sensitive galvanometer is extended so that it can work as an ammeter.
Q2. How is the converted meter connected in a circuit?
Once the shunt is in parallel with the galvanometer, the converted meter is connected in series with the test circuit, and its readings are checked against the calculated ammeter range.
Related: Electricity & Electromagnetism, Galvanometer, Digital Panel Meter.
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