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In a potentiometer, the null point is received at $7th$ wire. If now we have to change the null point at the $9th$ wire, what should we do?

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023

Attach resistance in series with battery
Increse resistance in main circuit
Decrease resistance in main circuit
Decrease applied emf

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Solution and Explanation

The working of potentiometer is based on the fact that the fall of potential across any portion of the wire is directly proportional to the length of that portion provided the wire is of uniform area of cross-section and a constant current is flowing through it. To shift the balance point on higher length, the potential gradient of the wire is to be decreased. The same can be obtained by decreasing the current of the main circuit, which is possible by increasing the resistance in sereis of potentiometer wire.

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