The resistance of a galvanometer is $25\, ohm$ and it requires $50\,\mu A$ for full deflection. The value of the shunt resistance required to convert it into an ammeter of $5\, amp$ is
  • A$2.5 \times {10^{ - 4}}$ $\Omega $
  • B$1.25 \times {10^{ - 3}}$ $\Omega $
  • C$0.05$ $\Omega $
  • D$2.5 $ $\Omega $
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