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In the given figure of meter bridge experiment, the balancing length AC corresponding to null deflection of the galvanometer is 40 cm. The balancing length, if the radius of the wire AB is doubled, will be _____ cm.

PhysicsCurrent ElectricityJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (27 Jul Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 40

 Even if the radius of wire is doubled, the balancing point would not change asxl-x=R1R2 , which is independent of area in case of uniform wire. Thus, the balancing length remains the same i.e., 40 cm.

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