A wire of resistance R is bent into an equilateral triangle and an identical wire is bent into a square. The ratio of resistance between the two end points of an edge of the triangle to that of the square is

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula mathrmR = fracrhoellmathrmA implies mathrmR propto ell ### Core Logic For the equilateral triangle, the total resistance mathrmR is divided into three equal line parts of value fracmathrmR3 each:
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
An edge configuration places one part in parallel with the other two series steps: left(mathrmR_texteqright)_1 = frac(frac2mathrmR3) cdot (fracmathrmR3)frac2mathrmR3 + fracmathrmR3 = frac29mathrmR For the square, the wire resistance mathrmR divides into four parts of fracmathrmR4 each:
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
Visual representation of triangle and square edge divisions for Q15
An edge calculation pairs one section in parallel with the remaining three loops in series: left(mathrmR_texteqright)_2 = frac(frac3mathrmR4) cdot (fracmathrmR4)frac3mathrmR4 + fracmathrmR4 = frac316mathrmR Taking the ratio between these geometric layouts: ### Step 1: Final Ratio Calculation fracleft(mathrmR_texteqright)_1left(mathrmR_texteqright)_2 = fracfrac29mathrmRfrac316mathrmR = frac3227 This selects option (4). ### Pattern Recognition For a regular polygon with mathrmN identical sides formed from a wire of resistance mathrmR, the resistance across one edge is always given by frac(mathrmN-1)mathrmN^2mathrmR. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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Q59 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Electric Charge and Current
The current in a conductor is expressed as I = 3t^2 + 4t^3, where I is in Ampere and t is in second. The amount of electric charge that flows through a section of the conductor during t = 1mathrm~s to t = 2mathrm~s is _______ mathrmC.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 22 to 22

Solution

### Related Formula Relationship between charge and time-varying current: I = fracdqdt implies q = int_t_1^t_2 I \, dt ### Core Logic Set up the definite integral using the given bounds t=1mathrm~s to t=2mathrm~s: q = int_1^2 (3t^2 + 4t^3) \, dt Perform integration term-by-term: q = left[ frac3t^33 + frac4t^44 right]_1^2 = left[ t^3 + t^4 right]_1^2 ### Step 1: Evaluate Definite Bounds Substitute upper and lower limits: q = (2^3 + 2^4) - (1^3 + 1^4) q = (8 + 16) - (1 + 1) = 24 - 2 = 22mathrm~C ### Pattern Recognition Simple polynomial integration. Always evaluate both boundary points explicitly to avoid dropped terms from the lower bound. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q46 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors
In the given circuit, the current in resistance R_3 is:
Series and parallel resistor network with 10V battery for Q46 - JEE Main 2024 29 January Shift 2
The diagram displays a circuit consisting of series-parallel combinations of R1, R2, R3, and R4 with a 10V voltage source.
  • A. 1text A
  • B. 1.5text A
  • C. 2text A
  • D. 2.5text A

Solution

### Related Formula For parallel resistors: R_textparallel = fracR_a R_bR_a + R_b Total equivalent resistance in series: R_texteq = R_1 + R_textparallel + R_4 Total current from source: I = fracVR_texteq ### Core Logic Analyzing the circuit network: * R_1 = 2\ Omega * R_2 = 4\ Omega and R_3 = 4\ Omega are in parallel. * R_4 = 1\ Omega Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination: R_textparallel = fracR_2 times R_3R_2 + R_3 = frac4 times 44 + 4 = 2\ Omega ### Step 1: Calculate Total Equivalent Resistance and Current Total equivalent resistance is: R_texteq = R_1 + R_textparallel + R_4 = 2 + 2 + 1 = 5\ Omega Total circuit current is: I = fracVR_texteq = frac10text V5\ Omega = 2text A ### Step 2: Determine Current in R3 The total current of 2text A enters the parallel branch of R_2 and R_3. Since R_2 = R_3 = 4\ Omega, the current divides equally between them: I_R_3 = I times fracR_2R_2 + R_3 = 2 times frac48 = 1text A
Equivalent resistance and current paths in circuit for Q46
The diagram displays a circuit consisting of series-parallel combinations of R1, R2, R3, and R4 with a 10V voltage source.
### Pattern Recognition Equal parallel resistors split current exactly down the middle. Once total current is found to be 2text A, the parallel branches share it as 1text A each without further math. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q58 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Kirchhoff's Laws and Mesh Analysis
In the given circuit, the current flowing through the resistance 20\ Omega is 0.3text A, while the ammeter reads 0.9text A. The value of R_1 is ________ Omega.
Parallel branch resistor circuit with ammeter for Q58 - JEE Main 2024 29 January Shift 2
The diagram displays a circuit consisting of three parallel branches containing R1, a 20 Ohm resistor, and a 15 Ohm resistor, with an ammeter in series.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 30 to 30

Solution

### Related Formula For parallel branches, the potential difference V across each branch is identical: V = I_i R_i According to Kirchhoff's Current Law, the total current I_texttotal is the sum of currents in all parallel branches: I_texttotal = i_1 + i_2 + i_3 ### Core Logic Analyzing the circuit diagram: * Branch 1: Current i_1 through 20\ Omega is 0.3text A. * Branch 2: Contains 15\ Omega resistor with current i_2. * Branch 3: Contains resistor R_1 with current i_3. Since the branches are in parallel, they have the same potential difference V_AB: V_AB = i_1 times 20\ Omega = 0.3text A times 20\ Omega = 6text V ### Step 1: Calculate Currents Current through the second branch (15\ Omega resistor) is: i_2 = fracV_AB15\ Omega = frac6text V15\ Omega = 0.4text A Total current read by the ammeter is 0.9text A. Thus: i_1 + i_2 + i_3 = 0.9text A 0.3text A + 0.4text A + i_3 = 0.9text A 0.7text A + i_3 = 0.9text A implies i_3 = 0.2text A ### Step 2: Calculate R1 Now use the voltage relation for the branch containing R_1: i_3 times R_1 = V_AB (0.2text A) times R_1 = 6text V R_1 = frac60.2 = 30\ Omega
Current directions and node equations in parallel circuit for Q58
The diagram displays a circuit consisting of three parallel branches containing R1, a 20 Ohm resistor, and a 15 Ohm resistor, with an ammeter in series.
### Pattern Recognition In parallel networks, finding the branch voltage is always the primary step. Once V = 6text V is established, the remaining branch currents are easily found using Ohm's Law and current conservation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q48 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Meter Bridge and Resistivity
A wire of length 10text cm and radius sqrt7 times 10^-4text m is connected across the right gap of a meter bridge. When a resistance of 4.5\ Omega is connected on the left gap by using a resistance box, the balance length is found to be at 60text cm from the left end. If the resistivity of the wire is R times 10^-7\ Omegatextm, then the value of R is:
  • A. 63
  • B. 70
  • C. 66
  • D. 35

Solution

### Related Formula From the balance condition of the meter bridge: fracX_textleftl = fracX_textright100 - l Resistance formula: X = rho fracl_wA = fracrho l_wpi r^2 ### Core Logic First, evaluate the unknown resistance X_textright in the right gap: frac4.560 = fracX_textright40 implies X_textright = frac4.5 times 4060 = 3\ Omega ### Step 1: Calculate Resistivity Value Now map the resistance parameters (l_w = 10text cm = 0.1text m, r = sqrt7 times 10^-4text m): 3 = rho frac0.1frac227 times (sqrt7 times 10^-4)^2 3 = rho frac0.1frac227 times 7 times 10^-8 3 = rho frac0.122 times 10^-8 rho = frac3 times 22 times 10^-80.1 = 66 times 10^-7\ Omegatextm ### Step 2: Compare to find R Given rho = R times 10^-7, comparing coefficients gives: R = 66 ### Pattern Recognition Meter bridge balance simplifies directly to simple scalar component checks. The sqrt7 term perfectly neutralizes the fractional frac227 constant in circular area profiles. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity
Q49 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Combination of Resistors
A wire of resistance R and length L is cut into 5 equal parts. If these parts are joined parallely, then the resultant resistance will be:
  • A. frac125R
  • B. frac15R
  • C. 25R
  • D. 5R

Solution

### Core Logic Resistance is directly proportional to length (R propto L). Cutting the wire into 5 equal pieces reduces the resistance of each segment to: R' = fracR5 ### Step 1: Compute parallel value Connecting 5 identical resistors R' in parallel gives a total equivalent resistance of: R_texteq = fracR'5 = fracR/55 = fracR25 ### Pattern Recognition Cutting an item into N components and grouping them in parallel scales the overall baseline systemic value down cleanly by a factor of N^2. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Current Electricity

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