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In a potentiometer, balance point is obt...

In a potentiometer, balance point is obtained, when

A

the emf of the battery in the primary circuit is equal to the emf of the experimental cell in the secondary circuit.

B

the potential differences of the wire between the `+ve` end and jockey becomes equal to the emf of the experimental cell.

C

the potential difference of the wire between the `+ve` end and jockey becomes equal to the emf of the battery connected in the primary circuit.

D

the potential difference across the potentiometer wire becomes equal to the emf of the battery.

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