To measure large currents with the galvanometer, a known large fraction of a large current is bypassed through a parallel low resistor called a ____.
A)tunnel
B)shoot
C)connection cable
D)shunt

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The shunt resistor is a low resistance element connected in parallel with the galvanometer, to divert most of the current being measured so that only a fraction of it passes through the galvanometer. This allows the galvanometer to measure large currents accurately.

To Measure Large Currents with the Galvanometer, a Known Large