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When a metal conductor connected to left gap of a meter bridge is heated, the balancing point

A

shifts towards right

B

shifts towards left

C

remains unchanged

D

remains at zero

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The correct Answer is:
A

When metal wire is heated its resistance increases. `R_(1)` increases, `l_(1)` increases. The null points shift to the right
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