How is a galvanometer converted into an ammeter?

1.	How is a galvanometer converted into an ammeter?
A.	By connecting a high resistance shunt in parallel to the galvanometer
B.	By connecting a low resistance shunt in parallel to the galvanometer
C.	By connecting a high resistance shunt in series with the galvanometer
D.	By connecting a low resistance shunt in series with the galvanometer
Answer» C. By connecting a high resistance shunt in series with the galvanometer

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