In a potentiometer circuit a cell of EMF 1.5 V gives balance point at 36 cm length of wire. If another cell of EMF 2.5 V replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs?
- 62 cm
- 60 cm
- 21.6 cm
- 64 cm
Answer
(2) 60 cm
Solution
In a potentiometer, E l
⇒ E1E2 = l1l2
⇒ 1.52.5 = 36l2
∴ l2 = 36 2.51.5 = 60 cm
Answer: (2)