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A resistance of R draws current from a potentiometer. The potentiometer wire, AB , has a total resistance of `R_(0)`, A voltage V is supplied to the potentiometer. Derive an expression for the voltage across R when the sliding contact is in the middle of potentialmeter wire.

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