In a potentiometer of $10$ wires,the balance point is obtained on the $6^{\text{th}}$ wire. To shift the balance point to the $8^{\text{th}}$ wire,we should:

  • A
    Increase resistance in the main circuit
  • B
    Decrease resistance in the main circuit
  • C
    Increase resistance in series with the cell whose emf is to be measured
  • D
    Decrease resistance in series with the cell whose emf is to be measured

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