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What is the name for the minimum current needed to produce a deflection of 1 mm on a scale placed 1 metre away?

Correct answer A. Current sensitivity

Explanation

Current sensitivity of a galvanometer is defined by the current that gives a 1 mm deflection on a scale 1 m from the mirror; a smaller current means a more sensitive instrument.

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