In a potentiometer, the null point is received at the $7^{th}$ wire. If we now want to shift the null point to the $9^{th}$ wire, what should we do?

  • A
    Increase resistance in series with the applied $EMF$
  • B
    Increase resistance in the main circuit
  • C
    Decrease resistance in the main circuit
  • D
    Decrease the applied $EMF$

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