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In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs?
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Options:
  • A 64 cm
  • B 21.6 cm
  • C 60 cm
  • D 62 cm
Solution:
1359 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 60 cm

Given,

E1=1.5 V

l1=36 cm

E2=2.5v

l2=?

AS we know,

E1E2=l1l2

1·52·5=36l2

35=36l2

l2=60 cm

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