MCQ
Potentiometer measures potential more accurately because:
- AIt measures potential in open circuit.
- BIt uses sensitive galvanometer for null deflection.
- CIt uses high resistance potentiometer wire.
- DIt measures potential in closed circuit.
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Answer
- It measures potential in open circuit.
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