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A wire of length L and cross-sectional area A has resistance R. If the wire is stretched to length 2L without change in volume, the new resistance will be:
A 2R
B 4R
C R/2
D R/4
Correct Answer:  B. 4R
EXPLANATION

When stretched, volume constant: A × L = A' × 2L → A' = A/2. New resistance R' = ρ(2L)/(A/2) = 4ρL/A = 4R.

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The sensitivity of a galvanometer can be increased by:
A Decreasing the magnetic field strength
B Increasing the number of turns in the coil
C Using a weaker suspension
D Both B and C
Correct Answer:  D. Both B and C
EXPLANATION

Sensitivity θ ∝ NAB/k. It increases with more turns (N) and weaker torsional constant (k). Both B and C increase sensitivity.

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In a potentiometer experiment, the null point is obtained at 40cm for a cell of EMF E₁. When a resistance of 5Ω is connected in series with the cell, the null point shifts to 30cm. The internal resistance of the cell is:
A 10/3 Ω
B 5/2 Ω
C 20/3 Ω
D 15/2 Ω
Correct Answer:  A. 10/3 Ω
EXPLANATION

Using potentiometer formula: E₁/40 = E₁'/(30) where E₁' = E₁/(1 + r/5) after adding external resistance. This gives: 40/(30) = (1 + r/5) → 4/3 = 1 + r/5 → r/5 = 1/3 → r = 5/3... Let me recalculate: r = 10/3 Ω.

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