Wheatstone Bridge

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Wheatstone Bridge

### Condition for Balance

$$\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{R}{S}$$

### Terminologies

- P,Q,R,S β†’ Resistances of four arms.

### Conditions / Special Cases

At balance:

$$I_g=0$$

where:

- Ig β†’ Current through galvanometer.

### Usage

- Used for measuring unknown resistance.

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