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How will you maintain a potential difference between the ends of a conductor?

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How will you maintain a potential difference between the ends of a conductor?
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We can maintain a potential difference between the ends of a conductor by connecting the two ends of the conductor to the two terminals of a battery or cell.
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Chapter 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise 4.1 iii [Page 175]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise 4.1 iii | Q 10 | Page 175

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