The length of potentiometer wire is $4 \mathrm{~m}$ and is connected in series with an accumulator. The e.m…

The length of potentiometer wire is $4 \mathrm{~m}$ and is connected in series with an accumulator. The e.m.f. (Unknown) of a cell balances against $1 \cdot 5 \mathrm{~m}$ length of wire. If the length of potentiometer wire is doubled, then the new balancing length of wire will be
  1. $4.5 \mathrm{~m}$
  2. $1.5 \mathrm{~m}$
  3. $0.75 \mathrm{~m}$
  4. $3 \mathrm{~m}$

Solution

If the length is doubled, potential gradient will be half. So to balance the same battery it will take double the length. ^

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 1)

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