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In a balanced meter bridge, the segment of wire opposite to a known resistance of \(70 \Omega\) is \(70 \mathrm{~cm}\). The unknown resistance is
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (18 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A \(30 \Omega\)
  • B \(60 \Omega\)
  • C \(90 \Omega\)
  • D \(15 \Omega\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \(30 \Omega\)
In balanced meter bridge known resistance,
\(S=70 \Omega, l=70 \mathrm{~cm}\)
\(\therefore\) Unknown resistance,
\(R=S\left(\frac{100-l}{l}\right)=\frac{70(100-70)}{70}=30 \Omega\)

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