In a potentiometer experiment the balancing length with a cell is 
. When an external resistance of 
is connected in parallel to the cell, then the balancing length changes by 
. Find the internal resistance of the cell.
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
We have 
.
So, 
Internal resistance of cell is given by
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