The resistances in the two gaps of a balanced meter bridge are 'X' Ω and '3X' Ω respectively. If the resistances are interchanged the balance point shifts by (a) 25 cm (b) 33.3 cm (c) 50 cm (d) 75 cm

Answer: (c). X/3X = (l)/(100 - l) ⇒ l = 25 cm After interchange: l' = 75 cm Shift = 75 - 25 = 50 cm So the answer is (c) 50 cm.

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The resistances in the two gaps of a balanced meter bridge are 'X' $\Omega$ and '3X' $\Omega$ respectively. If the resistances are interchanged the balance point shifts by

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Answer: (c)

$\dfrac{X}{3X} = \dfrac{l}{100 - l} \Rightarrow l = 25$ cm
After interchange: $l' = 75$ cm
Shift $= 75 - 25 = 50$ cm
So the answer is (c) $50$ cm.

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