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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

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Resistance S is increased, keeping R constant.

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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

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Cell P is replaced by another cell whose emf is lower than that of cell Q.

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A potentiometer wire has a length Land a resistance R0. 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.

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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?

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The following circuit shows the use of potentiometer to measure the internal resistance of a cell:

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When the key K is open, how does the balance point change, if the current from the driver cell decreases?

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The following circuit shows the use of potentiometer to measure the internal resistance of a cell:

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When the key K is closed, how does the balance point change if R is increased, keeping the current from the driver cell constant?

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 A potentiometer wire of length 1 m is connected to a driver cell of emf 3 V as shown in Fig. 

When a cell of 1.5 V emf is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be 60 cm. On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to 80 cm.

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Calculate unknown emf of the cell.

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 A potentiometer wire of length 1 m is connected to a driver cell of emf 3 V as shown in Fig. 

When a cell of 1.5 V emf is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be 60 cm. On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to 80 cm.

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Explain with reason, whether the circuit works, if the driver cell is replaced with a cell of emf 1 V.

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 A potentiometer wire of length 1 m is connected to a driver cell of emf 3 V as shown in Fig. 

When a cell of 1.5 V emf is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be 60 cm. On replacing this cell and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to 80 cm.

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Does the high resistance R, used in the secondary circuit affect the balance point? Justify your answer.

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Figure shows the circuit diagram of a potentiometer for determining the emf 'ε' of a cell of negligible internal resistance.

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What is the purpose of using high resistance R2 ?