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In a meter bridge experiment two resistor 2 Ome... - JAMB Physics 1997 Question

In a meter bridge experiment, two resistor 2(\Omega) and 3(\Omega) occupy the left and right gaps respectively. Find the balance point from the left side of the bridge

A
20cm
B
40cm
C
60cm
D
80cm
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Correct Option: B

Let the point be x

(\frac{2}{x}) = (\frac{3}{100 - x})

making x subject of formula,

2(100 - x) = 3x

200 - 2x = 3x

200 = 3x + 2x

200 = 5x

divide both side by 5

x = 40cm

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