The galvanometer usually consists of a:
Correct answer: A. Coil placed in a magnetic field
- A. Coil placed in a magnetic field
- B. Coil placed in an electric field
- C. Coil and a scale only
- D. None of these
Explanation
A galvanometer typically consists of a coil of wire (often called the moving coil) that is suspended in a magnetic field provided by permanent magnets or electromagnets. When current flows through the coil, it experiences a torque due to the interaction between the magnetic field and the current-carrying coil. This torque causes the coil to rotate, which is then measured to indicate the presence and magnitude of the current.
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