To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter,one should connect a

  • A
    Low resistance in parallel with galvanometer.
  • B
    Low resistance in series with galvanometer.
  • C
    High resistance in series with galvanometer.
  • D
    High resistance in parallel with galvanometer.

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