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If the length of potentiometer wire is increased, then the length of the previously obtained balance point will

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Increase

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Decrease

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Remains unchanged

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Becomes two times

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Solution

The correct option is A Increase
When the length of potentiometer wire is increased, the potential gradient decreases and the length of previous balance point is increased.

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