In a meter bridge, point D is a neutral point as shown in the figure.

a. The meter bridge can have no other neutral point for this set of resistances.
b. When the jockey contacts a point on the meter wire left of D, current flows to B from the wire.
c. When the jockey contacts a point on the meter wire to the right of D, current flows from B to the wire through the galvanometer.
d. When R is increased, the neutral point shifts to left.


                                    

Which of the above statements is correct?

1. (a, c)

2. (a, d)

3. (b, c)

4. (c, d)

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A resistance \(R\) is to be measured using a meter bridge. A student chooses the standard resistance \(S\) to be \(100~\Omega .\) He finds the null point at \(l_1 = 2.9~\text{cm}.\) He is told to attempt to improve accuracy. Which of the following is a useful way?

1. He should measure \(l_1\) more accurately
2. He should change \(S\) to \(1000~\Omega\) and repeat the experiment
3. He should change \(S\) to \(3~\Omega\) and repeat the experiment
4. He should give up hope of more accurate measurement with a meter bridge

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