Wheatstone Bridge at Null position

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The discussion revolves around proving that interchanging the emf and galvanometer in a Wheatstone bridge at null position results in zero current through the galvanometer. The null condition is established as R1R4 = R2R3, which indicates that the top and bottom points are at the same potential. Participants suggest using Kirchhoff's rules and Thevenin's theorem to simplify the problem, but ultimately conclude that symmetry in the configuration provides a clearer solution. The consensus is that the condition for no current remains valid even after the interchange, negating the need for complex algebra. The importance of symmetry in physics problem-solving is highlighted as a key insight.
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Well, it clicked to me that your approach of using the symmetry is much better. Symmetry plays very important role in solving physics problems. Thanks again.
 

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