If the emf of a cell is 2V and the potential gradient of the potentiometer wire

Practice Questions

Q1
If the emf of a cell is 2V and the potential gradient of the potentiometer wire is 4 V/m, what will be the balancing length?
  1. 0.5 m
  2. 1 m
  3. 0.25 m
  4. 0.75 m

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the emf of a cell is 2V and the potential gradient of the potentiometer wire is 4 V/m, what will be the balancing length?
  • Step 1: Identify the emf of the cell, which is given as 2V.
  • Step 2: Identify the potential gradient of the potentiometer wire, which is given as 4 V/m.
  • Step 3: Use the formula for balancing length, which is L = V / (potential gradient).
  • Step 4: Substitute the values into the formula: L = 2V / 4 V/m.
  • Step 5: Perform the calculation: 2 divided by 4 equals 0.5.
  • Step 6: The unit of length is in meters, so the balancing length is 0.5 m.
  • Electromotive Force (emf) – The emf of a cell is the voltage provided by the cell when no current is flowing.
  • Potential Gradient – The potential gradient is the change in voltage per unit length along the potentiometer wire.
  • Balancing Length – The balancing length in a potentiometer is the length of the wire required to balance the emf of the cell.
  • Potentiometer Principle – A potentiometer measures the potential difference by balancing it against a known potential gradient.
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