A galvanometer of $100\,\Omega $ resistance gives full scale deflection when $10\, mA$ of current is passed. To convert it into $10\, A$ range ammeter, the resistance of the shunt required will be ............... $\Omega $
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$S = \frac{{{i_g}G}}{{i - {i_g}}} = \frac{{100 \times 0.01}}{{(10 - 0.01)}} = \frac{1}{{10}} = 0.1\,\Omega $
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