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A potentiometer can be used to measure

A

emf of newly desined cell

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B

internal resistance of a cell

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C

unknown resistance

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D

potential difference across a resistor

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The correct options are
A emf of newly desined cell
B internal resistance of a cell
C unknown resistance
D potential difference across a resistor
Potentiometer is a device used to measure the emf of the cell, potential difference across two terminals, unknown resistance and internal resistance of the cell.

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