where $i$ is the current in the potentiometer
$(i)$ The equivalent e.m.f. is smaller than either of the two $e.m.f.$ is
$(ii)$ The equivalent internal resistance is smaller than either of the two internal resistances


| Length | Diameter | Potential difference | |
| $(A)$ | $L$ | $3d$ | $V$ |
| $(B)$ | $2L$ | $d$ | $2V$ |
| $(C)$ | $3L$ | $2d$ | $2V$ |

