In order to achieve high accuracy, the slide wire of a potentiometer should be
Correct answer: A. As long as possible
- A. As long as possible
- B. As short as possible
- C. Neither too small not too large
- D. Very thick
Explanation
Option A is correct since the slide wire of a potentiometer should be as long as possible for high accuracy so that we have a greater length for the current in the galvanometer to be zero if the potential drop across the standard voltage is too great to be measured. A long wire will ensure high accuracy since that length of the wire would be equal to the voltage or emf of the cell that you were trying to measure Option B is incorrect since the slide wire of the potentiometer should not be short for high accuracy since the short wire would not allow for greater readings if the voltage drop across the standard cell is too great for comparison with the source cell Option C is incorrect since a medium-sized wire would not allow for greater value readings too Option D is incorrect since a thick wire will also not allow for greater value readings. It will only decrease the resistance of the slide wire.
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