JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Current electricity
- JEE Mains 2023
- Medium
- MCQ
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:
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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(A\) and \(C\) only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Sensitivity of potentiometer wire is inversely proportional to potential gradient.
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