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For the potentiometer arrangement shown in the figure, length of wire AB is 100 cm and its resistance is 9Ω. The length AC for which the galvanometer G will show zero deflection is

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66.7 cm
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60 cm
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C
50 cm
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33.3 cm
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Solution

The correct option is A 66.7 cm

Potential difference across AC is zero as
IAC=0
5 – 2l = 0
I = 2.5 A
Let the resistance of part BC be r
Applying KVL
10 + 5 – 2l – lr – l = 0
2.5r = 7.5 r=3Ω
As resistance of part AB = 9Ω
length AC = 66.7 cm


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