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A Wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance X by adjusting the variable resistance Y as shown in the figure. For the most precise measurement of X, the resistances P and Q

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We all know that a Wheatstone bridge is most precise when it is most sensitive.
This can be accomplished by making the ratio arms equal,
i.e., 
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