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Physics Current Electricity Instrument MCQ (Single Correct)

The sensitivity of a potentiometer is increased by

A
increasing the emf of the cell
B
increasing the length of potentiometer
C
decreasing the length of potentiometer wire
D
None of the above

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B

Sensitivity of potentiometer means the smallest potential difference it can measure. It can be increased by reducing the potential gradient. The same as possible by increasing the length of the potentiometer.

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