How Galvanometer Is Converted into Ammeter?

A galvanometer is converted into an ammeter by connecting a low resistance in parallel with the galvanometer. This low resistance is called shunt resistance S. The scale is now calibrated in ampere and the range of ammeter depends on the values of the shunt resistance.

How can we convert galvanometer into ammeter and voltmeter?

A galvanometer can be converted into ammeter by connecting a low resistance called shunt in parallel to the galvanometer. A voltmeter is a device used to measure the potential difference between two points in a circuit.

Why galvanometer is converted to voltmeter?

Galvanometers were the first instruments used to detect and measure electric currents. A galvanometer can be converted in to a voltmeter by connecting a high resistance in series connection within it. The scale is calibrated in volt. The value of the resistance connected in series decides the range of the voltmeter.