Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A potentiometer is used to investigate two cells. At the balance point, cell $X$ has a reading of $44\,\text{cm}$ and cell $Y$ has a reading of $70\,\text{cm}$. Which statement is not correct?

  • AA potentiometer balance point results in zero current through the galvanometer.
  • BAt the balance point, the current through resistor $R$ in both circuits is the same.
  • CThe electromotive force (e.m.f.) of cell $X$ is larger than that of cell $Y$.
  • DThe value of the e.m.f. of each of the cells $X$ and $Y$ is less than $6\,\text{V}$.

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