Short answer·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
In a meter bridge experiment, a student obtains balance lengths and after interchanging the gap resistances.
Total: 2 marks
(a) Why are two readings taken after interchanging the gaps? (1 mark)
(b) What does the closeness of the two lengths to complementary values indicate? (1 mark)
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