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In a Wheatstone network, the resistances in cyclic order are $P=10 \Omega, Q=5 \Omega, S=4 \Omega$ and $R$ $=4 \Omega$ Then, for the bridge to balance,
  • A
    $5 \Omega$ should be connected in parallel to $Q=5 \Omega$
  • B
    $10 \Omega$ should be connected in series with $Q=5 \Omega$
  • C
    $5 \Omega$ should be connected in series with $P=10 \Omega$
  • $10 \Omega$ should be connected in parallel to $P=10 \Omega$

Answer: D.

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In using a Wheatstone's bridge to accurately measure an unknown resistance, a calibrated known variable resistor is varied until
  • A
    the change in the galvanometer reading is zero
  • B
    a change in the value of the variable resistor produces no change in the galvanometer reading
  • C
    the potential difference across the unknown resistance is zero
  • the potential difference across the galvanometer is zero.

Answer: D.

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When a metal conductor connected in the left gap of a metre bridge is heated, the null point
  • will shift towards right:
  • B
    will shift towards left
  • C
    will remain unchanged
  • D
    will shift towards right or left depending upon the resistivity of the metal.

Answer: A.

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A cell of emf $1.1 V$ and internal resistance $r$ is connected across an external resistor of resistance $R=10 r$. The potential difference across the resistor is
  • A
    $0.1 V$
  • B
    $0.9 V$
  • $1.0 V$
  • D
    $1.1 V$.

Answer: C.

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The accuracy of a potentiometer wire can be increased by
  • increasing its length
  • B
    decreasing its length
  • C
    using a cell of higher emf
  • D
    using a cell of lower emf.

Answer: A.

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The resistance of a potentiometer wire is $8 \Omega$ and its length is $8\ m.$ A resistance box and a $2\ V$ battery are connected in series with it. What should be the resistance in the box, if it is desired to have a potential drop of $1 \mu V/mm?$
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When two cells of emfs. E1 and E2 are connected in series so as to assist each other, their balancing length on a potentiometer is found to be 2.7 m. When the cells are connected in series so as to oppose each other, the balancing length is found to be 0.3 m. Compare the emfs of the two cells.
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A potentiometer wire has a length of $1.5\ m$ and resistance of $10 \Omega.$ It is connected in series with the cell of emf $4$ Volt and internal resistance $5 \Omega.$ Calculate the potential drop per centimeter of the wire.
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