A galvanometer having a resistance of $9\, ohm$ is shunted by a wire of resistance $2\, ohm$. If the total current is $1\, amp$, the part of it passing through the shunt will be ............ $amp$
  • A$0.25$
  • B$0.8$
  • C$0.2$
  • D$0.5$
AIPMT 1998, Medium
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