
This is a potentiometer circuit.

Draw a circuit diagram to show how the potentiometer could be used to compare the e.m.f.s of two batteries.


Important Questions on Practical Circuits

A car battery has an e.m.f. of and an internal resistance of . The starter motor draws a current of .
(b) Each head lamp is rated as . Calculate the resistance of a headlamp.

This is a potentiometer circuit.
When a pair of resistors are connected in series with a battery, there is a current of current through the battery. When the same two resistors are connected in parallel and then connected across the battery, there is a current of through it. Calculate the e.m.f. and the internal resistance of the battery.

A potentiometer, which consists of a driving cell connected to a resistance wire of length , is used to compare the resistances of two resistors. Draw a diagram to show the circuits that are used to compare the two resistances.

A potentiometer, which consists of a driving cell connected to a resistance wire of length , is used to compare the resistances of two resistors. When resistor alone is tested the length of resistance wire for balance is . There is an uncertainty in measuring the beginning of the resistance wire of , and in establishing the balance point of a further . Determine the uncertainty in the balance length. When and are tested in series the balance length is . There are similar uncertainties in measuring this balance length.

A potentiometer, which consists of a driving cell connected to a resistance wire of length , is used to compare the resistances of two resistors. When resistor alone is tested the length of resistance wire for balance is . There is an uncertainty in measuring the beginning of the resistance wire of , and in establishing the balance point of a further . Calculate the ratio of

A potentiometer, which consists of a driving cell connected to a resistance wire of length , is used to compare the resistances of two resistors. When resistor alone is tested the length of resistance wire for balance is . There is an uncertainty in measuring the beginning of the resistance wire of , and in establishing the balance point of a further . Calculate the value of the ratio of .

A potentiometer, which consists of a driving cell connected to a resistance wire of length , is used to compare the resistances of two resistors.
(b) When resistor alone is tested the length of resistance wire for balance is . There is an uncertainty in measuring the beginning of the resistance wire of , and in establishing the balance point of a further .
(iv) Calculate the uncertainty in the value of the ratio .
