A shunt resistor is used to limit the load current to 0.5 A, if the load resistance is 100Ω and the original current is 1amp, what should be the value of the shunt resistance?

A shunt resistor is used to limit the load current to 0.5 A, if the load resistance is 100Ω and the original current is 1amp, what should be the value of the shunt resistance?

A. 25Ω
B. 50Ω
C. 75Ω
D. 100Ω

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Answer: D

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