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In a potentiometer, balance point is obtained, when

A

The e.m.f. of the battery becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the experimental cell

B

The p.d. of the wire between the + ve end to jockey becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the experimental cell

C

The p.d. of the wire between + ve point and jockey becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the battery

D

The p.d. across the potentiometer wire becomes equal to the e.m.f. of the battery

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