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Question
Define the term 'current sensitivity' of a moving coil galvanometer.
Solution
Current sensitivity of a galvanometer is defined as the deflection produced in the galvanometer when a unit current flows through it.
Mathematically it can be given by:
`I_S = (NBA)/k`
where k is the couple per unit twist.
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