The electrical resistance in ohms of a certain thermometer varies with temperature according to the approximate law : R =R[1 + (T –T )] The resistance is 101.6 at the triple-point of water 273.16 K, and 165.5 at the normal melting point of lead (600.5 K). What is the temperature when the resistance is 123.4 ?
There are three rules on determining how many significant figures are in a number:
So keeping these rules in mind, there are 1 significant digit.
average value of ac voltage for a half cycle is positive and similiarly the mean value of ac voltage for other half cycle is negative.
Average potential difference between the two terminals for complete full cycle
If the battery has an e.m.f E, resitance of the potentiometer is R and the internal resistance of the battery is r, then the current I flowing in the potentiometer wire is given as,
The potential difference V across the potentiometer,
The potential gradient = ( potential drop across the potentiometer)/ length of the potentiometer wire)
= V/l
= 1.6/1
Potential gradient = 1.6 V/m