
What is the principle of a potentiometer ? The resistance of a potentiometer wire is . Find the potential difference across the resistor, when the sliding jockey is just in contact at the mid-point of the potentiometer wire :



Important Questions on Current Electricity



What is the principle of potential divider? is a potentiometer wire of length and its resistance is . It is connected in series with a resistance and a battery of of negligible internal resistance as shown in figure:
In null deflection position of the galvanometer , calculate the of the cell .

Calculate the equivalent resistance between points in following network resistors:
Between and

Calculate the equivalent resistance between points in following network resistors:
Between and


Find out the reading of voltmeter with the help of the given electrical circuit.
