The reason for having a large number of turns in the coil of a moving...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2022

The reason for having a large number of turns in the coil of a moving coil galvanometer is to--------

  • A. make the deflection of the needle proportional to the current
  • B. increase the sensitivity of the galvanometer
  • C. decrease the magnetic flux produced by the mag
  • D. make the permanent magnet stronger

Correct Answer: B. increase the sensitivity of the galvanometer

Explanation

Sensitivity of a galvanometer increases when number of turns, area of coil and magnetic field increase



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