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A wire of length 25mathrm~m and cross-sectional area 5mathrm~mm^2 having resistivity of 2times 10^-6Omegamathrm~m is bent into a complete circle. The resistance between diametrically opposite points will be:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Resistance of a uniform wire: R = fracrho LA Equivalent resistance of two identical resistors in parallel: R_texteq = fracR_1 R_2R_1 + R_2 = fracR_texthalf2 ### Core Logic First, find the total resistance R_texttotal of the straight wire: - Length of wire, L = 25mathrm~m - Area of cross-section, A = 5mathrm~mm^2 = 5 times 10^-6mathrm~m^2 - Resistivity, rho = 2 times 10^-6Omegamathrm~m R_texttotal = fracrho LA = frac2 times 10^-6 times 255 times 10^-6 = 10Omega ### Step 1: Splitting into Semicircles When the wire is bent into a complete circle, measuring the resistance between two diametrically opposite points splits the wire into two parallel halves of equal length. Each semicircle has a resistance of: R_textsemi = fracR_texttotal2 = frac102 = 5Omega These two halves are connected in parallel between the diametric terminals: R_texteq = fracR_textsemi2 = frac52 = 2.5Omega
Circular loop splitting resistance across diameter for Q5
Circular loop splitting resistance across diameter for Q5
### Step 2: Conclusion & Discrepancy The actual mathematically rigorous answer is 2.5Omega. Since 2.5Omega is not present in the given options, the question is marked as a **Bonus** question by standard key evaluation guidelines. If forced to choose a theoretical option due to printing mistakes, some keys may relate it to 10Omega / 4 = 2.5Omega, but scientifically it stands as a bonus. ### Pattern Recognition Shortcut: A wire of total resistance R bent into a circle has an effective resistance across its diameter equal to R_texteq = R/4. Memorize this ratio! Here R = 10Omega, so R_texteq = 10/4 = 2.5Omega. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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Q13 2025 Electric Current and Charge Flow
Current passing through a wire as function of time is given as I(t)=0.02t+0.01mathrm~A. The charge that will flow through the wire from t=1mathrm~s to t=2mathrm~s is:
  • A. 0.06 C
  • B. 0.02 C
  • C. 0.07 C
  • D. 0.04 C

Solution

### Related Formula q = int_t_1^t_2 I(t) \, dt ### Core Logic Given trace: I(t) = 0.02t + 0.01 Limits: t_1 = 1mathrm~s, t_2 = 2mathrm~s ### Step 1: Perform Definitive Integration q = int_1^2 (0.02t + 0.01) \, dt q = left[ 0.02fract^22 + 0.01t ight]_1^2 = left[ 0.01t^2 + 0.01t ight]_1^2 q = left[ 0.01(2)^2 + 0.01(2) ight] - left[ 0.01(1)^2 + 0.01(1) ight] q = [0.04 + 0.02] - [0.01 + 0.01] = 0.06 - 0.02 = 0.04mathrm~C Hence, the total charge integration yields 0.04mathrm~C. ### Pattern Recognition Definite calculus integrations over a linear function can also be checked visually via calculating trapezoidal graph spaces under the Itext-t curve line. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q23 2025 Combination of Resistors
A wire of resistance 9Omega is bent to form an equilateral triangle. Then the equivalent resistance across any two vertices will be ______ ohm.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Core Logic The total resistance of the continuous uniform wire loop is 9Omega. When bent into an equilateral triangle, it is split into three equal length sections. The resistance of each individual side is: R_textside = frac9Omega3 = 3Omega ### Step 1: Calculating Equivalent Series and Parallel Resistance As shown in the circuit diagrams
Combination of Resistors diagram for Q23 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Combination of Resistors diagram for Q23 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
and
Combination of Resistors diagram for Q23 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Combination of Resistors diagram for Q23 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
, measuring across any two vertices means one branch contains a single side resistor (3Omega), while the other branch contains the remaining two sides connected in series : R_textseries = 3Omega + 3Omega = 6Omega Now, calculate the parallel equivalent between these two branches: R_texteq = fracR_textside times R_textseriesR_textside + R_textseries = frac3 times 63 + 6 = frac189 = 2Omega ### Pattern Recognition For a closed uniform loop with N equal sides, the parallel resistance measured across adjacent corners always simplifies to fracN-1N^2 cdot R_texttotal. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q24 2025 Wheatstone Bridge
The value of current I in the electrical circuit as given below, when potential at A is equal to the potential at B, will be ________ A.
Wheatstone Bridge diagram for Q24 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
A bridge resistor network supplied by a 40V DC voltage source terminal layout.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2

Solution

### Related Formula For a balanced Wheatstone bridge network, if the potentials at opposite nodes are equal (V_A = V_B), no current flows through the central branch. The resistance arms satisfy the balance ratio: fracR_1R_2 = fracR_3R_4 Total current from the source is calculated using Ohm's law: I = fracV_textsourceR_textequivalent ### Core Logic Given conditions : V_A = V_B implies textBalanced condition From the circuit network diagram [cite: 817, 818, 826, 828]: * Left-top arm = 10 \ Omega * Left-bottom arm = R * Right-top arm = 20 \ Omega * Right-bottom arm = 40 \ Omega Apply the balance condition to solve for unknown resistor R : frac10R = frac2040 implies frac10R = frac12 implies R = 20 \ Omega quad text[cite: 837, 838] Now restructure the equivalent network : Since the central 30 \ Omega resistor branch carries zero current, it can be removed from the calculation [cite: 820, 834]. * Top \parallel branch: 10 \ Omega + 20 \ Omega = 30 \ Omega * Bottom \parallel branch: 20 \ Omega + 40 \ Omega = 60 \ Omega Calculate total equivalent resistance R_texteq: R_texteq = frac30 times 6030 + 60 = frac180090 = 20 \ Omega Calculate total current I drawn from the 40textV source: I = frac40 text V20 \ Omega = 2 text A ### Step 1: Circuit Solution The balanced bridge network layout with branch currents is shown below:
Wheatstone Bridge network reduction diagram for Q24
A bridge resistor network supplied by a 40V DC voltage source terminal layout.
### Pattern Recognition When a question states that two nodes are at equal potential (V_A = V_B), immediately identify it as a balanced Wheatstone bridge. This allows you to remove the central branch and simplify the circuit into basic series-\parallel resistor combinations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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