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Assertion (A): Potentiometer is used to measure the e.m.f. of a cell.
Reason (R): Potentiometer is preferred over voltmeter to measure the e.m.f. of a cell since it does not draw any net current from the cell.
Explanation:
- The assertion states that a potentiometer is used to measure the e.m.f. of a cell. This means that a potentiometer is a device that can be used to measure the potential difference (voltage) across a cell.
- The reason given to support this assertion is that a potentiometer is preferred over a voltmeter to measure the e.m.f. of a cell since it does not draw any net current from the cell.
- A potentiometer is a device that works on the principle of a balanced bridge circuit. It consists of a long uniform resistance wire, a galvanometer, and a jockey. The jockey is used to make a sliding contact on the resistance wire.
- When the jockey is moved along the wire, the galvanometer shows zero deflection at a particular point. At this point, the potential difference between the jockey and one end of the wire is equal to the e.m.f. of the cell being measured. This is because the potential difference across the wire is proportional to the length of wire on either side of the jockey.
- Unlike a voltmeter, which is connected in parallel to the cell, a potentiometer does not draw any net current from the cell being measured. This is because the potentiometer works on the principle of a balanced bridge circuit, where the potential difference is balanced and no current flows through the galvanometer.
- Therefore, the reason given in the assertion is correct. The potentiometer does not draw any net current from the cell, making it a preferred device for measuring the e.m.f. of a cell.
Conclusion:
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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Potentiometer is used to measure the e.m.f. of a cell. The assertion is true. Voltmeter draws certain amount of current from the cell. So, V = E – iR. The measured value by the voltmeter is less than the actual e.m.f. of the cell. But the potentiometer draws no net current at balance point, hence it measures the actual e.m.f. of the cell. So, the reason is also true and explains the assertion properly.