$A$ voltmeter has a range $V$ and resistance $G \, \Omega$. The value of the series resistance required to convert this voltmeter into a voltmeter of range $nV$ is ....

  • A
    $nG$
  • B
    $(n - 1)G$
  • C
    $G/n$
  • D
    $G/(n - 1)$

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