
In the potentiometer circuit shown in Fig. , the balance (null) point is at X. State with reason, where the balance point will be shifted when

Resistance is increased, keeping constant.


Important Questions on Current Electricity
In the potentiometer circuit shown in Fig. , the balance (null) point is at X. State with reason, where the balance point will be shifted when
Cell is replaced by another cell whose emf is lower than that of cell

A potentiometer wire has a length Land a resistance . It is connected to a battery and a resistance combination as shown. Obtain an expression for the potential drop per unit length of this potentiometer wire.
What is the maximum emf of a 'test cell' for which one can get a 'balance point' on this potentiometer wire ? What precaution should one take, while connecting this 'test cell' in the circuit?

The following circuit shows the use of potentiometer to measure the internal resistance of a cell:
When the key K is open, how does the balance point change, if the current from the driver cell decreases?

The following circuit shows the use of potentiometer to measure the internal resistance of a cell:
When the key is closed, how does the balance point change if is increased, keeping the current from the driver cell constant?

A potentiometer wire of length is connected to a driver cell of emf as shown in Fig.
When a cell of is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be . On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to .
Calculate unknown emf of the cell.

A potentiometer wire of length is connected to a driver cell of emf as shown in Fig.
When a cell of is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be . On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to .
Explain with reason, whether the circuit works, if the driver cell is replaced with a cell of emf .

A potentiometer wire of length is connected to a driver cell of emf as shown in Fig.
When a cell of is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be . On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to .
Does the high resistance , used in the secondary circuit affect the balance point? Justify your answer.

Figure shows the circuit diagram of a potentiometer for determining the emf of a cell of negligible internal resistance.
What is the purpose of using high resistance ?
