what factors limit the accuracy of a potentiometer and what was the objective of reversing the terminals of the cell

Physics

1 answer:

cricket20 [7]3 years ago

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Explanation:

"The accuracy of a potentiometer can be increased by decreasing the potential gradient across the potentiometer wire, and this can be achieved by increasing the length"

The factors that are affecting/limiting the accuracy of the potentiometer are:

The specific resistance of the material of the potentiometer wire.
The potential gradient
The current passing through the potentiometer wire.
Area of a cross-section of the wire
Internal temperature.

The objective of reversing the terminals of the cell

If the jockey of the potentiometer is pressed for a long time, joule heating sets in, so that reversing the terminals of the potentiometer will prevent the resistance due to joule heat from being added to the measured resistance, ultimately preventing unwanted resistance

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