With the help of potentiometer, we can determine the value of emf of a given cell. The sensitivity of the potentiometer is
(A) directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
(B) directly proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(C) inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(D) inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
Choose the correct option for the above statements:
(A) directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
(B) directly proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(C) inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
(D) inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
Choose the correct option for the above statements:
- A only
- C only
- A and 𝐶 only
- 𝐵 and 𝐷 only
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The sensitivity of the potentiometer is defined as the smallest potential difference that can be measured.
This sensitivity is:
Directly proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire (\(A\)): Longer wires provide higher sensitivity.
Inversely proportional to the potential gradient (\(C\)): Lower gradients increase sensitivity.
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