In a potentiometer,a balance point is obtained when:

  • A
    The $e.m.f.$ of the battery becomes equal to the $e.m.f.$ of the experimental cell.
  • B
    The $p.d.$ of the wire between the $+ve$ end and the jockey becomes equal to the $e.m.f.$ of the experimental cell.
  • C
    The $p.d.$ of the wire between the $+ve$ point and the jockey becomes equal to the $e.m.f.$ of the battery.
  • D
    The $p.d.$ across the potentiometer wire becomes equal to the $e.m.f.$ of the battery.

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