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In the given figure, there is a circuit of potentiometer of length AB=10 m. The resistance per unit length is 0.1 Ω per cm. Across AB, a battery of emf E and internal resistance r is connected. The maximum value of emf measured by this potentiometer is:

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Options:
  • A 5 V
  • B 2.25 V
  • C 6 V
  • D 2.75 V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 5 V

Maximum voltage that can be measured by this potentiometer will be equal to potential drop across AB

RAB=10×0.1×100=100 ohm

 VAB=620+100×100=6×100120=5 V

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