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Physics Current Electricity Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

AB is a wire of potentiometer with the increase in the value of resistance R, the shift in the balance point J will be

A
Towards B
B
Towards A
C
Remains constant
D
First towards B then back towards A.

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Due to increase in resistance R the current through the wire will decrease and hence the potential gradient also decreases, which results in increase in balancing length. So J will shift towards B.

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