MCQ
Which of the following statements is false?
  • A
    A rheostat can be used as a potential divider.
  • B
    Kirchhoff's second law represents energy conservation.
  • C
    Wheatstone bridge is the most sensitive when all the four resistances are of the same order of magnitude.
  • In a balanced wheatstone bridge if the cell and the galvanometer are exchanged, the null point is disturbed.

Answer

Correct option: D.
In a balanced wheatstone bridge if the cell and the galvanometer are exchanged, the null point is disturbed.

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