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If the current flowing in the wire of the potentiometer be decreased, what will be effect on the position of zero deflection in potentiometer ? Explain.

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If the current in the wire of potentiometer is decreased, the potential gradient will decrease and hence the position of zero deflection will occur at longer length.
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