In the meter bridge shown, the resistance $X$ has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance. Neglecting the variation in other resistors, when current is passed for some time, in the cirucit, balance point should shift towards.
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When current is passed, temperature increases, so resistance decreases thus, balance point shift towards

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