To Compare The EMF of Two Given Primary Cells Using Potentiometer
To Compare The EMF of Two Given Primary Cells Using Potentiometer
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Theory
where, E1 and E2 are the e.m.f. of two given cells and l1 and l2 are the corresponding balancing lengths on
potentiometer wire.
Circuit diagram
10. Press the jockey at the zero end and note the direction of de ection in the galvanometer.
11. Press the jockey at the other end of the potentiometer wire. If the direction of de ection is opposite to
that in the rst case, the connections are correct. (If the de ection is in the same direction then either
connections are wrong or e.m.f. of the auxiliary battery is less).
12. Slide the jockey gently over the potentiometer wires till you obtain a point where galvanometer shows
no de ection.
13. Put the 2000 ohms plug back in the resistance box and obtain the null point position accurately, using
a set square.
14. Note the length l1 of the wire for the cell E1 Also note the current as indicated by the ammeter.
15. Disconnect the cell E1 by removing the plug from gap ac of two-way key and connect the cell E2 by
inserting plug into gap be of two-way key.
16. Take out a 2000 ohms plug from resistance box R.B. and slide the jockey along potentiometer wire so
as to obtain no de ection position.
17. Put the 2000 ohms plug back in the resistance box and obtain accurate position of null point for
second cell E2 .
18. Note the length l2 of wire in this position for the cell E2 . However, make sure that ammeter reading is
same as in step 14.
19. Repeat the observations alternately for each cell again for the same value of current.
20. Increase the current by adjusting the rheostat and obtain at least three sets of observations in a
similar way.
21. Record your observations as given below
Observations
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Calculations
1. For each observation nd mean l1 and mean l2 and record in column 3c and 4c.
2. Find E1/E2 for each set, by dividing mean l1 (column 3c) by mean l2 (column 4c).
3. Find mean E1/E2 .
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Result
Precautions
Sources of error
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