Potentiometer : how that balancing point is reached?

This will only be zero when the pd between A and C is equal to the emf of the cell, as per Kirchoff's voltage rule. However, even if the arrangement is balanced, there will still be a pd across the galvanometer, and the voltage in the closed loop will be zero. This is because at the balancing point, the potential drop across the AC is equal to the emf of the cell. Therefore, it can be said that at any point in the loop, the arrangement is considered to be balanced.
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When potentiometer is used to measure and compare emf of cells, how that balncing point is reached?...
this is the circuit diagram what i mentioned..
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in the description it is said that at that balancing point (current through that galvanometer shows zero), potential drop across AC is equal to E emf of the cell.

But my doubt is that " by Kirchoff's voltage rule , consider that loop A-G-C-A, potential drop across AC is equal to E without any conditions like balanced or not. Then we have to say that each and every point is a balanced point, right?"
 
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In general, if the arrangement is not balanced, there will be a pd across the galvanometer, G. This will only be zero when the pd between A and C is equal to the emf of the cell
 
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i can't understand.
even if it is balanced, there should be a pd across the galvanometer.(kirchoff's voltage rule).
the voltage in that closed loop should be zero...
technician said:
In general, if the arrangement is not balanced, there will be a pd across the galvanometer, G.
 

1. What is a potentiometer?

A potentiometer, also known as a variable resistor, is an electrical component used to vary the resistance in a circuit. It consists of a resistive track and a sliding contact, with the resistance between the sliding contact and one end of the track being variable.

2. How does a potentiometer work?

When a voltage is applied across the resistive track, the sliding contact can be moved along the track to change the amount of resistance in the circuit. This changes the voltage output from the potentiometer, allowing it to act as a voltage divider.

3. What is the balancing point of a potentiometer?

The balancing point of a potentiometer is the point at which the voltage output from the potentiometer is equal to the voltage input. This occurs when the sliding contact is at a specific position along the resistive track, which is determined by the resistance of the track and the position of the sliding contact.

4. How is the balancing point of a potentiometer reached?

The balancing point is reached by adjusting the position of the sliding contact along the resistive track until the voltage output is equal to the voltage input. This can be done manually by moving the sliding contact or automatically with the use of a motor or other mechanism.

5. What are some applications of potentiometers?

Potentiometers are commonly used in a variety of electronic devices, such as volume controls, dimmer switches, and joysticks. They can also be used in scientific experiments and industrial processes to measure and control voltage and resistance. Additionally, they are often used in electronic circuits for calibration and fine-tuning purposes.

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