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Physics Current Electricity Different Measuring Instruments MCQ (Single Correct)

Sensitivity of potentiometer can be increased by

A
Increasing the e.m.f. of the cell
B
Increasing the length of the potentiometer wire
C
Decreasing the length of the potentiometer wire
D
None of the above

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B

The sensitivity of potentiometer can be increased by decreasing the potential gradient i.e. by increasing the length of potentiometer wire.

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