If only $2 \%$ of the main current is to be passed through a galvanometer of resistance $G$,then the resistance of the shunt connected to it will be:

  • A
    $G / 50$
  • B
    $50 \ G$
  • C
    $49 \ G$
  • D
    $G / 49$

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