How is potential gradient measured?

The potential gradient is calculated by measuring the potential difference between the ends of the wire of the potentiometer and then dividing it by the length of the wire. The potential gradient is measured in Newtons.

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How is potential gradient measured?

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2. Draw the number of scattered particles versus the scattering angle graph for scattering of alpha particles by a thin foil. Write two important conclusions that can be drawn from this plot.

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4.Two thin lenses of focal length \( f_1 \) and \( f_2 \) are placed in contact with each other coaxially. Prove that the focal length \( f \) of the combination is given by \[ f = \frac{f_1 f_2}{f_1 + f_2}. \]

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6. Write any two features of nuclear forces.

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1.
Draw a circuit diagram of a full-wave rectifier using p-n junction diodes. Explain its working and show the input-output waveforms.

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Two thin lenses of focal length \( f_1 \) and \( f_2 \) are placed in contact with each other coaxially. Prove that the focal length \( f \) of the combination is given by \[ f = \frac{f_1 f_2}{f_1 + f_2}. \]

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