The resistance of a galvanometer is $50\,\Omega$ and the current required to give full-scale deflection is $100\,\mu A$. In order to convert it into an ammeter reading up to $10\,A$,it is necessary to put a resistance of

  • A
    $5 \times 10^{-3}\,\Omega$ in parallel
  • B
    $5 \times 10^{-4}\,\Omega$ in parallel
  • C
    $10^5\,\Omega$ in series
  • D
    $99,950\,\Omega$ in series

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