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If the emf of the driving cell be decreased, what will be effect on the position of zero deflection in a potentiometer ? Explain .

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If the emf of the driving cell is decreased, the potential gradient across the potentiometer wire will decrease. Due to it, the position of zero deflection will be obtianed on longer length.
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