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Calculate the potential gradient of a potentiometer wire of length 5 m ,if resistance of the wire is `5 Omega` and current of 1.2 mA flows through it.

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To calculate the potential gradient of a potentiometer wire, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the formula for potential gradient The potential gradient (k) is defined as the voltage (V) across the wire divided by the length (L) of the wire. \[ k = \frac{V}{L} \] ### Step 2: Calculate the voltage across the wire using Ohm's Law According to Ohm's Law, the voltage (V) can be calculated using the formula: ...
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