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Using the principle of Wheatstone Bridge, describe the method to determine the specific resistance of a wire in the laboratory. Draw the circuit diagram and write the formula used. Write any two important precautions you would observe while performing the experiment.

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### Step-by-Step Solution to Determine the Specific Resistance of a Wire Using Wheatstone Bridge #### Step 1: Understanding the Wheatstone Bridge The Wheatstone Bridge is a circuit used to measure unknown resistances. It consists of four resistors arranged in a diamond shape, with a galvanometer connected between two junctions. When the bridge is balanced, the potential difference across the galvanometer is zero. #### Step 2: Circuit Diagram 1. **Components**: - A resistance box (known resistance, R) ...
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