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QNEET-2022-Ph-461: NEET 2022 Physics - Class 12 NEET-2022-Ph-461 Solution: A wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown…

A wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance X by adjusting the variable resistance Y as shown in the figure. For the most precise measurement of X the resistance P and Q Should be approximately equal to 2X Should be approximately equal and are small Should be very large and unequal Do not play any significant role

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Should be approximately equal to 2X
  • B Should be approximately equal and are small
  • C Should be very large and unequal
  • D Do not play any significant role

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

We know, a wheatstone bridge is said to be most precise when it is most sensitive. This can be done by making ratio arms equal. Thus (2) is correct option.

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