BITSAT2009PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
The length of a potentiometer wire is . A cell of emf E is balanced at a length / 3 from the positive end of the wire. If the length of the wire is increased by / 2 . At what distance will be the same cell give a balance point.
Options
- A2 / 3
- B/ 2
- C/ 6
- D4 / 3
Correct answer
B. / 2
Step-by-step solution
Potential gradient in the first case = E ₀ E = ( 3 ) ( E ₀ )= E ₀ 3 Potential gradient in second case = E₀ 3 / 2 (x) 2 E₀ 3 From equations (i) and (ii), E ₀ 3 - ( 2 E ₀ 3 ) x x = 2