With the help of potentiometer, we can determine the value of emf of a given cell. The sensitivity of the potentiometer is

$(A)$ directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire

$(B)$ directly proportional to the potential gradient of the wire

$(C)$ inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire

$(D)$ inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire

Choose the correct option for the above statements:

  • A$B$ and $D$ only
  • B$A$ and $C$ only
  • C$A$ only
  • D$C$ only
JEE MAIN 2023, Medium
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