$A$ moving coil galvanometer of resistance $100 \ \Omega$ shows a full scale deflection for a current of $1 \ mA$. The value of shunt resistance required to convert this galvanometer into an ammeter, showing full scale deflection for a current of $5 \ mA$, is . . . . . . $\Omega$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $2.5$

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