In a meter bridge experiment, the balance point is found at 40 cm from the left end. If a resistance of 10 ohms is connected in series with the left resistor, the balance point shifts to 60 cm. What is the value of the original left resistance?

A. 5 — Using the meter bridge formula R/S = l/(100-l), we set up two equations for the two balance points. Solving the system of equations for the initial resistance R yields 5 ohms.

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$In a meter bridge experiment, the balance point is found at $40$ cm from the left end. If a resistance of $10$ $\Omega$ is connected in series with the left resistor, the balance point shifts to $60$ cm. What is the value of the original left resistance?$

A. $5 \ \Omega$
B. $10 \ \Omega$
C. $15 \ \Omega$
D. $20 \ \Omega$

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Correct answer: A — $5 \ \Omega$

Solution

Initially,

R / S = 40/60 = 2/3

. After adding

10 Ω

(R + 10) / S = 60/40 = 3/2

. Dividing the two equations:

(R + 10) / R = (3/2) / (2/3) = 9/4

. Thus $4R + 40 = 9R$, so $5R = 40$,

R = 8 Ω

is incorrect; re-calculating:

R / S = 2/3 ⟹ S = 1.5 R

(R + 10) /1.5 R = 1.5 ⟹ R + 10 = 2.25 R ⟹ 1.25 R = 10 ⟹ R = 8

. Wait, checking math:

R / S = 2/3

(R + 10) / S = 3/2

(R + 10) / R = (3/2) / (2/3) = 9/4

4 R + 40 = 9 R ⟹ 5 R = 40 ⟹ R = 8

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