ExamBro
ExamBro
MHT CET · Physics · Current Electricity

In a potentiometer experiment, the null point is obtained on \(7^{\text {th }}\) wire for given cell. To shift the null point on \(9^{\text {th }}\) wire for the same cell what should we do?

  1. A Decrease applied e.m.f.
  2. B Increase resistance in main circuit
  3. C Attach resistance in series with a cell
  4. D Decrease resistance in main circuit
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Increase resistance in main circuit

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Potential gradient,
\(\left(\frac{\Delta V}{L}\right)=\frac{\left[\frac{E R}{\left(R+R^{\prime}\right)}\right]}{L}\)
To increase the balancing length, we need to decrease the potential gradient. Hence, we have to increase the resistance in main circuit.
Same subject
Explore more questions on app