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Question
Write two factors by which current sensitivity of a potentiometer can be increased.
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Solution
The smallest potential difference that can be measured by potentiometer is called sensitivity of potentiometer. It can be increased by
(i) increasing the length of the wire
(ii) decreasing the current in the wire using a rheostat
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