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The measurement of an unknown resistance R is to be carried out using a Wheatstone bridge. Two students perform an experiment in two ways. The first student takes R₂ = 10 \Omega and R₁ = 5 \Omega . The other student takes R₂ = 1000 \Omega and R₁ = 500 \Omega . In the standard arm, both take R₃ = 5 \Omega . Both find R = (R₂/R₁) × R₃ = 10 \Omega within errors. Consider the following statements: (a) The errors of measurement of the two students are the same. (b) Errors of measurement do depend on the accuracy with which R₂ and R₁ can be measured. (c) If the student uses large values of R₂ and R₁, the currents through the arms will be feeble. This will make the determination of the null point accurately more difficult. (d) Wheatstone Bridge is a very accurate instrument and has no errors of measurement.
Choose the correct option from the given ones:
(a) and (c) only
(c) and (d) only
(b) and (c) only
(c) and (d) only
The accuracy and sensitivity of a Wheatstone bridge depend on the components and the current.
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