COMEDK2020PhysicsCurrent Electricity
To the potentiometer wire of length L and 10 resistance, a battery of emf 2.5 ~V and a resistance R are connected in series. If a potential difference of 1 ~V is balanced across L / 2 length, the value of R in will be
Options
- A1
- B1.5
- C2
- D2.5
Correct answer
D. 2.5
Step-by-step solution
The given situation is shown below. Resistance of potentioneter wire, R_ p =10 BmI, E=25 ~V Total resistance, R^ =R_ p +R=(10+R) Current through potentiometer wire, l= E R_ p = 25 10+R Since, potential difference across length A L= L ~g , aligned & V &=l ( R_ g 2 ) & & 1 &= 25 10+R 10 2 & 10+n &=125 & & R &=25 aligned