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MHT CET 2026 (19 Apr, Shift 1) · Potentiometer

Potentiometer question from MHT CET 2026 (19 Apr, Shift 1)

Q7MHT CET 2026 · 19 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

Potentiometer

In a potentiometer circuit when two cells of e.m.f. 1.51.5 volt and 1.21.2 volt are connected to assist each other, balancing length is 270270 cm. What will be the balancing length in cm when these two cells are connected in opposition?

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Answer: (d)

  1. E1+E2E1−E2=l1l2\frac{E_1 + E_2}{E_1 - E_2} = \frac{l_1}{l_2}.
  2. 2.70.3=270l2\frac{2.7}{0.3} = \frac{270}{l_2}
  3. l2=30 cml_2 = 30\ \text{cm}.
  4. So the answer is (d) 30.
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