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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

Why we used KHP for the standardization of potentiometer??

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10 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Vikas TU
10 Years ago
Standardization of a potentiometer is done by connecting a standard-cell to the terminals marked “Standard-Cell”, Galvanometer and Battery to their respective terminals. Potential dials are set to the effective voltage of the standard cell. Now by pressing “Standardize” key and adjustingbattery Rheostats (coarse and fine) balance is obtained. The galvanometer should show no deflection with standardized key pressed and zero series resistance. Then the potentiometer is said to be “standardized”.