PYQ Vault

Metre bridge: resistance added in series to one gap and the new null point

This type of question, asked 3 times: 12 May 2024 S2, 20 Apr 2026 S1, 15 May 2026 S1. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    12 May 2024 S2

    30
    Two resistances XX and YY are connected in the two gaps of meter bridge and the null point is obtained at 20 cm from zero end. When the resistance of 20 Ω20\,\Omega is connected in series with the smaller of the two resistances XX and YY, the null point shifts to 40 cm from left end. The value of smaller resistance in ohm is

    Tap an option to check your answer.

  2. Question 2

    20 Apr 2026 S1

    129
    In meter bridge experiment, two resistances X and Y in the two gaps give a null point dividing the wire in the ratio 2:32 : 3. When each resistance is increased by 30 Ω30\,\Omega, the null point divides the wire in the ratio 5:65 : 6. The resistance X and Y are respectively

    Tap an option to check your answer.

  3. Question 3

    15 May 2026 S1

    128
    With resistance xx in the left gap and resistance 9 Ω9\ \Omega in right gap of a meter bridge, the balance point is obtained at 4040 cm from left end. In what way and to which resistance 3 Ω3\ \Omega resistance be connected to obtain the balance point at 5050 cm from the left end?

    Tap an option to check your answer.