The potentiometer is best for measuring voltage, as
- it has a sensitive galvanometer and gives null deflection
- it has wire of high resistance
- it measures p.d. in closed circuit
- it measures p.d. in open circuit.
Answer
(1) it has a sensitive galvanometer and gives null deflection
Solution
A potentiometer works on the null (balance) method. A sensitive galvanometer is used to locate the balance point, where it shows null deflection.
At null deflection no current is drawn from the cell (or the source) whose voltage is being measured, so there is no drop across its internal resistance.
It gives the true value of the voltage (emf), which is why the potentiometer is better than a voltmeter, which always draws some current.
Answer: (1)