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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 Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 2 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### 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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Q8 2025 Electrical Energy and Power
The battery of a mobile phone is rated as 4.2mathrm~V, 5800mathrm~mAh. How much energy is stored in it when fully charged?
  • A. 43.8mathrm~kJ
  • B. 48.7mathrm~kJ
  • C. 87.7mathrm~kJ
  • D. 24.4mathrm~kJ

Solution

### Related Formula E = V cdot Q Q = I cdot t ### Core Logic The capacity rating 5800mathrm~mAh represents total electric charge Q stored: Q = 5800mathrm~mA times 1mathrm~hour = (5800 times 10^-3mathrm~A) times 3600mathrm~s = 20880mathrm~C Given the voltage is V = 4.2mathrm~V, the energy stored in Joules is: E = V cdot Q = 4.2 times 20880 = 87696mathrm~J = 87.696mathrm~kJ approx 87.7mathrm~kJ ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The electrical energy stored in the fully charged battery is 87.7mathrm~kJ. ### Pattern Recognition Always remember: textEnergy (in Joules) = textVoltage (V) times textCapacity (Ah) times 3600. This directly transforms electrical rating units to standard SI energy units. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q 2025 Grouping of Cells
Two cells of emf 1V and 2V and internal resistance 2Omega and 1Omega, respectively, are connected in series with an external resistance of 6Omega. The total current in the circuit is I_1 Now the same two cells in parallel configuration are connected to same external resistance. In this case, the total current drawn is I_2. The value of (fracI_1I_2) is fracx3. The value of x is ________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

### Related Formula - Series cell configuration: varepsilon_texteq = varepsilon_1 + varepsilon_2, quad r_texteq = r_1 + r_2 - Parallel cell configuration (for unequal cells in parallel): varepsilon_texteq = fracfracvarepsilon_1r_1 + fracvarepsilon_2r_2frac1r_1 + frac1r_2, quad frac1r_texteq = frac1r_1 + frac1r_2 - Circuit current: I = fracvarepsilon_texteqr_texteq + R ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Cell 1: \varepsilon_1 = 1\mathrm{~V}, r_1 = 2\Omega - Cell 2: \varepsilon_2 = 2\mathrm{~V}, r_2 = 1\Omega - External resistance R = 6\Omega ### Step 1: Calculate I_1 (Series Configuration)
Grouping of Cells
Grouping of Cells
varepsilon_texteq = 1 + 2 = 3mathrm~V r_texteq = 2 + 1 = 3Omega I_1 = frac33 + 6 = frac39 = frac13mathrm~A ### Step 2: Calculate $I_2$ (Parallel Configuration)
Grouping of Cells
Grouping of Cells
\varepsilon_{\text{eq}} = \frac{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{2}{1}}{\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{1}} = \frac{0.5 + 2}{1.5} = \frac{2.5}{1.5} = \frac{5}{3}\mathrm{~V} r_{\text{eq}} = \frac{r_1 r_2}{r_1 + r_2} = \frac{2 \times 1}{2 + 1} = \frac{2}{3}\Omega I_2 = \frac{\varepsilon_{\text{eq}}}{r_{\text{eq}} + R} = \frac{\frac{5}{3}}{\frac{2}{3} + 6} = \frac{\frac{5}{3}}{\frac{20}{3}} = \frac{5}{20} = \frac{1}{4}\mathrm{~A}$ ### Step 3: Find ratio and evaluate $x$ \frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{\frac{1}{3}}{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{4}{3}$ Comparing with \frac{x}{3}: x = 4 ### Pattern Recognition For cells connected in parallel, the formula for equivalent EMF \varepsilon_{\text{eq}}$ can be viewed as a weighted average. Connecting cells in series maximizes EMF but increases internal resistance, while parallel configuration limits EMF to an intermediate value while reducing equivalent internal resistance. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q3 2025 Combination of Resistors
A wire of resistance R is bent into a triangular pyramid as shown in figure with each segment having same length. The resistance between points A and B is R/n. The value of n is :
Triangular pyramid resistor network for Q3 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
A triangular pyramid resistor network with terminals A and B marked, showing symmetry in the layout.
  • A. 16
  • B. 14
  • C. 10
  • D. 12

Solution

### Related Formula For a wire of total resistance R divided into N equal segments, the resistance of each segment r is: r = fracRN For a balanced Wheatstone bridge with resistors of resistance r, the central arm can be neglected because no current flows through it. ### Core Logic The triangular pyramid has 6 segments of equal length. Since the total resistance of the wire is R: r = fracR6 Let the four vertices of the pyramid be A, B, C, and D. Terminals are at A and B. The segments are: - AB (direct path between terminals, resistance r) - AC, BC, AD, BD (forming a closed quadrilateral network between A and B with bridge arm CD) - CD (bridge arm connecting the midpoints, resistance r) ### Step 1: Simplify the Network By symmetry, the potentials at C and D are equal when a voltage is applied across A and B. Thus, the bridge is balanced, and no current flows through the segment CD. We can remove segment CD from the calculations: - The path A to C to B consists of two resistors in series: r + r = 2r. - The path A to D to B also consists of two resistors in series: r + r = 2r. - The direct path A to B has a single resistor r. These three parallel branches are connected between A and B. ### Step 2: Calculate Equivalent Resistance The equivalent resistance R_AB is: frac1R_AB = frac12r + frac12r + frac1r = frac1r + frac1r = frac2r R_AB = fracr2 Substitute r = fracR6: R_AB = fracR/62 = fracR12 Comparing with R_AB = fracRn, we find n = 12. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Resistor network formed by a 3D pyramid (6 identical edges, 4 nodes). Shortcut: A 6-resistor regular tetrahedron has an equivalent resistance of r/2 across any two vertices. Since the total wire resistance is R and it's cut into 6 pieces, r = R/6 implies R_texteq = R/12. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q1 2025 Seebeck Effect and Thermoelectricity
The difference of temperature in a material can convert heat energy into electrical energy. To harvest the heat energy, the material should have:
  • A. textlow thermal conductivity and low electrical conductivity
  • B. texthigh thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity
  • C. textlow thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity
  • D. texthigh thermal conductivity and low electrical conductivity

Solution

### Related Formula V = S cdot Delta T where, V = Thermoelectric voltage (Seebeck voltage) S = Seebeck coefficient Delta T = Temperature difference ### Core Logic To maximize the efficiency of a thermoelectric device harvesting heat energy, two conditions must be fulfilled: 1. **Low thermal conductivity**: This ensures that the temperature gradient (Delta T) across the material is maintained and heat does not rapidly flow from the hot side to the cold side. 2. **High electrical conductivity**: This minimizes internal Joule heating losses (I^2R) when electrical current is drawn from the material. Therefore, the material should possess low thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity. ### Pattern Recognition thermoelectric figure of merit is given by Z = fracS^2 sigmakappa, where sigma is electrical conductivity and kappa is thermal conductivity. To maximize Z, we inherently need high sigma and low kappa. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity Class 11 Physics: Thermal Properties of Matter
Q14 2025 Combination of Resistors
Find the equivalent resistance between two ends of the following circuit.
Combination of Resistors diagram for Q14 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
A complex looking resistive mesh whose node potentials reveal a simple symmetrical pattern.
  • A. mathrmr
  • B. fracmathrmr6
  • C. fracmathrmr9
  • D. fracmathrmr3

Solution

### Core Logic Label the circuit nodes carefully to see how the elements are connected across terminal zones:
Node potential labelling steps for Q14
A complex looking resistive mesh whose node potentials reveal a simple symmetrical pattern.
Node potential labelling steps for Q14
A complex looking resistive mesh whose node potentials reveal a simple symmetrical pattern.
Tracing parallel loops reveals all inner subsets share identical path boundaries. mathrmR_texteq = fracmathrmr/33 = fracmathrmr9 ### Step 1: Final Expression The overall simplified system network value equals fracmathrmr9, matching option (3). ### Pattern Recognition Short-circuit tracking lines allow collapsing complex meshes into basic parallel branches. If all nodes connect symmetrically, apply simple division: mathrmR/mathrmN. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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