Current Electricity

09
 Today’s Goal
Power Rating – PartII

Meter Bridge

Potentiometer
FAST APPROACH
Q ) The Power Rating of 3 bulbs A,B and C are 25 W , 220 V ; 50 W, 220 V and 100
W, 220 V. If these 3 bulbs are connected in series to a D.C. supply. Which bulb will
grow brightest.

a) A
b) B
c) D
d) All glow with equal brightness
Q) The Power Rating of 3 bulbs A,B and C are 25 W , 220 V ; 50 W, 220 V and 100
W, 220 V. If these 3 bulbs are connected in parallel to a D.C. supply. Which bulb
will grow brightest.

a) A
b) B
c) D
d) All glow with equal brightness
Meter Bridge or Slide Wire Bridge
Q ) In the given circuit, a meter bridge is shown in a balanced state.
The bridge wire has a resistance of 0.1 Ωcm-1 . Find the value of the
unknown resistance X and the current drawn from the battery of
negligible internal resistance.

a) 6 Ω, 1 A
b) 6 Ω, 2 A
c) 4 Ω, 1 A
d) 4 Ω, 2 A
Q) In a meter bridge experiment, null point is found at length 20 cm.
In same experiment when the known resistance R is shunted by 10 Ω
resistance, null point is found to be shifted by 10 cm. Find the
unknown resistance X.

a) 15 Ω
b) 30 Ω
c) 40 Ω
d) 50 Ω
B. Remain unchanged
POTENTIOMETER
 POTENTIOMETER:
1. Potentiometer is a device which measures potential difference more
accurate than Voltmeter.

2. It works on “NULL Point Method” and do not withdraw any current from
original circuit, hence it is more accurate than Voltmeter. But, Voltmeter
is used more often due to its small size and convenience.

3. Potentiometer is used to
i. Determine EMF of a Cell
ii. Compare EMF of two Cells
iii. Determine internal resistance of a Cell
Principle of Potentiometer
➢ It is based on the principle that “if constant current is passed
through a wire of uniform cross-section, the potential difference
across any segment of the wire is proportional to it’s length”

➢
Construction
A potentiometer consists of wire AB of uniform cross
section, generally 4-10 m long, fixed on a wooden
board.
Potential Gradient and Working
3. In practice to save space , the long wire is given 3-4 turns
as shown.
i. Determining EMF of a Cell
NOTE:
1. Battery’s EMF (Eo) should be greater than cell’s EMF (E)
Driving cell

1. The Cell’s Positive terminal should be linked to Battery’s

Positive terminal
OR
Cell’s Negative terminal should be linked to Battery’s Negative
terminal
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