A Wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance X by adjusting the variable resistance Y as shown in the figure. For the most precise measurement of X, the resistances P and Q:
1. do not play any significant role.
2. should be approximately equal to 2X.
3. should be approximately equal and are small.
4. should be very large and unequal.
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In the Wheatstone Bridge arrangement shown, the resistance P is 2 Ω. The bridge is initially balanced. If P and Q are interchanged: an amount equal to S has to be added to R to restore the balance. The resistance Q equals (nearly): 
                       
1. 2 Ω
2. 3.2 Ω
3. 4 Ω
4. 6.4 Ω
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In a Wheatstone Bridge arrangement, as shown in the figure, the bridge is balanced. However, when the resistances in the arms P,Q are switched, the bridge is balanced only when R is replaced by 4R in the other two arms. If the value of R is 100 Ω, that of S is:
1. 100 Ω 2. 50 Ω
3. 200 Ω 4. 400 Ω
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