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Shown in the figure below is a meter-bridge set up with null deflection in the galvanometer.


The value of the unknown resistor $R$ is
PhysicsExperimental PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2008
Options:
  • A
    $13.75 \Omega$
  • B
    $220 \Omega$
  • C
    $110 \Omega$
  • D
    $55 \Omega$
Solution:
2789 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$220 \Omega$
$$
\frac{55}{20}=\frac{R}{80} \Rightarrow R=\frac{55 \times 8}{2}=220 \Omega
$$

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