The range of a voltmeter of resistance $G \ \Omega$ is $V$ volt. The resistance required to be connected in series with it in order to convert it into a voltmeter of range $nV$ volt, will be

  • A
    $(n-1) G$
  • B
    $G / n$
  • C
    $nG$
  • D
    $\frac{G}{n}-1$

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