NEET 2022 · PhysicsWheatstone bridgePrevious Year Question

A Wheatstone bridge is used to determine an unknown resistance X by adjusting the variable resistance Y. For the most precise measurement of X, the resistances P and Q:

Answer: (B) Should be approximately equal and small. \textbf{Answer:} (2) approximately equal and small \textbf{Solution:} At balance X/Y = P/Q.

NEET 2022 Physics question — A Wheatstone bridge is used to determine an unknown resistance X by adjusting the…
  1. A.Should be approximately equal to 2X
  2. B.Should be approximately equal and small
  3. C.Should be very large and unequal
  4. D.Do not play any significant role

Correct Answer

(B) Should be approximately equal and small

Solution & Explanation

\textbf{Answer:} (2) approximately equal and small \textbf{Solution:} At balance X/Y = P/Q. Sensitivity is greatest when the bridge is symmetric (P Q) and the arm resistances are small (large branch currents large galvanometer deflection per unit imbalance). Hence P and Q should be approximately equal and small.

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