$A$ potentiometer is an accurate and versatile device to make electrical measurements of $EMF$ because the method involves:

  • A
    potential gradients
  • B
    a condition of no current flow through the galvanometer
  • C
    cells
  • D
    a combination of cells,galvanometer and resistances

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