The radius of potentiometer wire is doubled without changing its length. The value of potential gradient:
A
increases 4 times
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B
increases two times
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C
does not change
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D
becomes half
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Solution
The correct option is C does not change In the potentiometer circuit, the potential drop across potentiometer = emf of battery. Potential Gradient =P.DL as Potential Difference and L are constant so Potential Gradient does not change