Q.
The figure shows a meter bridge in which null point is obtained at a length AD=l. When a resistance S′ is connected in parallel with resistance S the new position of null point is obtained
The working principle of meter bridge is SR=100−ll...(i)
When S′ is connected in parallel with S we obtain equivalent resistance Seq of S and S′ which is less than S.
Thus if the value of denominator of L.H.S. of eq. (i) decreases then value of denominator of R.H.S. of eq. (i) also decreases.
For this to happen the null point shifts to the right of D.