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In a meter bridge, two unknown resistances R and S, when connected between the two gaps, give a null point is 60 cm from one end. What is the ratio of R and S?

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In a meter bridge, two unknown resistances R and S, when connected between the two gaps, give a null point is 60 cm from one end. What is the ratio of R and S? 

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Solution

Here, lR = 60 cm

∴ lS = (100 - 60) cm = 40 cm

 ∴ `"R"/"S" = l_"R"/l_"S" = 60/40 = 3/2` 

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Chapter 9: Current Electricity - Very Short Answer

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Current Electricity
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