In potentiometer a balance point is obtained, when - Vidyadip

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In potentiometer a balance point is obtained, when

A
The e.m.f. of the battery becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the experimental cell
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The p.d. of the wire between the +ve end to jockey becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the experimental cell
C
The p.d. of the wire between +ve point and jockey becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the battery
D
The p.d. across the potentiometer wire becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the battery

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Answer

Correct option: B.

The p.d. of the wire between the +ve end to jockey becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the experimental cell

(b)

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