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Potentiometer wire is $4 \mathrm{~m}$ long and potential difference of $3 \mathrm{~V}$ is maintained between the ends. The e.m.f. of the cell which balances against a length of $100 \mathrm{~cm}$ of the potentiometer wire is
PhysicsCurrent ElectricityMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (08 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0.60 V
  • B 0.20 V
  • C 0.45 V
  • D 0.75 V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.75 V
Potential gradient $=\frac{3}{4} \frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{m}}$
So, emf against $100 \mathrm{~cm}=\frac{3}{4} \times 1 \mathrm{~V}=0.75 \mathrm{~V}$

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