A moving coil instrument of resistance 10 ohms has a 50 division scale and indicates 1 micro ampere per division. (a) How can this instrument be used to measure current up to 25 mA. (b) How can this instrument be used to measure voltage up to 5 volts.

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A moving coil instrument of resistance 10 ohms has a 50 division scale
and indicates 1 micro ampere per division.
(a) How can this instrument be used to measure current up to 25 mA.
(b) How can this instrument be used to measure voltage up to 5 volts.
Transcribed Image Text:A moving coil instrument of resistance 10 ohms has a 50 division scale and indicates 1 micro ampere per division. (a) How can this instrument be used to measure current up to 25 mA. (b) How can this instrument be used to measure voltage up to 5 volts.
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