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When measuring an unknown resistance with a slide-wire (metre) bridge, when is the greatest accuracy achieved?

Correct answer A. When the balance point is close to the middle of the wire

Explanation

With the balance point near the middle of the wire, the percentage errors in measuring the two lengths are smallest and end-resistance effects are minimised.

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