Question

Two galvanometers A and B require 3mA and 5mA respectively to produce the same deflection of 10 divisions. Then

(a) A is more sensitive than B

(b) B is more sensitive than A

(c) A and B are equally sensitive

(d) Sensitiveness of B is 5/3 times that of A

Answer

(a) A is more sensitive than B

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