The equivalent resistance between the points A and B in the following circuit is (x)/(5)Ω$\frac{x}{5}\Omega$ . The value of x is
A bridge network with resistors 6 Ohm, 3 Ohm in one path, a central 3 Ohm resistor, and 3 Ohm, 6 Ohm resistors in the other path between points A and B.
Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 21 to 21+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
Related Formula
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): Σ V = 0$$\text{Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): } \sum V = 0$$V = I · Req$$V = I \cdot R_{\text{eq}}$$
Core Logic
This is an unbalanced Wheatstone bridge. We can solve it by connecting an imaginary 1V battery across AB, applying Kirchhoff's laws to find the total current I$I$, and then finding Req = V / I$R_{\text{eq}} = V / I$.
A bridge network with resistors 6 Ohm, 3 Ohm in one path, a central 3 Ohm resistor, and 3 Ohm, 6 Ohm resistors in the other path between points A and B.
Step 1: First KVL Loop
Let total current from the 1V source be i$i$. It splits into i₁$i_1$ through the upper 6 Ω$6\,\Omega$ resistor, and (i - i₁)$(i - i_1)$ through the lower 3 Ω$3\,\Omega$ resistor.
Applying KVL to the upper closed loop of the bridge:
3(i - i₁) + 6(current in next branch) = 1$$3(i - i_1) + 6(\text{current in next branch}) = 1$$
Wait, looking at the node splits in the solution: the current entering B from the bottom resistor is i₁$i_1$, and from top is (i - i₁)$(i - i_1)$ due to symmetry.
Equation from the lower path:
Given Req = (x)/(5) Ω$R_{\text{eq}} = \frac{x}{5} \,\Omega$.
Therefore, x = 21$x = 21$.
Pattern Recognition
For a symmetrical unbalanced bridge (like R₁=6, R₂=3$R_1=6, R_2=3$ and R₃=3, R₄=6$R_3=3, R_4=6$), the currents divide symmetrically. Assuming a 1V source and tracking current i$i$ and i₁$i_1$ is the fastest fail-proof algebraic method.
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Q39jee_main_2024_31_jan_eveningMeter Bridge
The resistance per centimeter of a meter bridge wire is r$r$, with X Ω$X \, \Omega$ resistance in left gap. Balancing length from left end is at 40 cm$40 \text{ cm}$ with 25 Ω$25 \, \Omega$ resistance in right gap. Now the wire is replaced by another wire of 2r$2r$ resistance per centimeter. The new balancing length for same settings will be at
For a meter bridge, the balancing condition is independent of the absolute resistance of the bridge wire as long as it is uniform. The ratio of the resistances in the gaps balances with the ratio of lengths.
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Since the ratio X/25$X/25$ remains identical, the balancing length ratio / (100- )$\ell / (100-\ell)$ also remains identical.
Therefore, ₂ = ₁ = 40 cm$\ell_2 = \ell_1 = 40 \text{ cm}$.
Pattern Recognition
Meter bridge balance point strictly depends on length ratio, NOT the specific resistivity or thickness of the wire (provided it is uniform). If external resistors don't change, the balance point never changes.
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Q43jee_main_2024_31_jan_eveningPower Dissipation
By what percentage will the illumination of the lamp decrease if the current drops by 20%$20\%$?
A.46%$46\%$
B.26%$26\%$
C.36%$36\%$
D.56%$56\%$
Solution
Related Formula
Power (Illumination) is proportional to the square of the current for a constant resistance:
P = I² R$P = I^2 R$
P₂ = (0.8 I₁)² R = 0.64 I₁² R = 0.64 P₁$$P_2 = (0.8 I_1)^2 R = 0.64 I_1^2 R = 0.64 P_1$$
Step 1: Calculate Percentage Change
Δ P % = (P₂ - P₁)/(P₁) × 100%$$\Delta P \% = \frac{P_2 - P_1}{P_1} \times 100\%$$Δ P % = (0.64 P₁ - P₁)/(P₁) × 100%$$\Delta P \% = \frac{0.64 P_1 - P_1}{P_1} \times 100\%$$Δ P % = (0.64 - 1) × 100% = -36%$$\Delta P \% = (0.64 - 1) \times 100\% = -36\%$$
Step 2: Final Statement
The negative sign indicates a decrease. The illumination drops by 36%$36\%$.
Pattern Recognition
For squared relations y = x²$y = x^2$, if x$x$ changes by a factor k$k$ (0.8$0.8$), y$y$ changes by a factor k²$k^2$ (0.64$0.64$). 1 - 0.64 = 36%$1 - 0.64 = 36\%$. This bypasses algebraic limits usually done for small changes (like 2Δ x / x$2\Delta x / x$) since 20% is too large for approximation.
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In the following circuit, the battery has an emf of 2 V$2 \text{ V}$ and an internal resistance of (2)/(3) Ω$\frac{2}{3} \, \Omega$. The power consumption in the entire circuit is ______ W.
The image shows a DC circuit with multiple resistors in parallel/series connected to a 2V battery with 2/3 ohm internal resistance.
Numerical Answer.Answer: 3 to 3
Solution
Related Formula
P = V²Req$$P = \frac{V^2}{R_{eq}}$$
Core Logic
To find total power, collapse the entire external circuit and battery internal resistance into a single equivalent resistance Req$R_{eq}$ across the battery's ideal terminals.
Step 1: Equivalent Resistance Calculation
Analyzing the diagram:
The circuit simplifies to an equivalent resistance Req$R_{eq}$ combining the parallel/series elements along with the internal resistance r = 2/3 Ω$r = 2/3 \, \Omega$.
The final simplified equivalent resistance of the entire system calculates to:
Whenever "entire circuit" power is asked, include the battery's internal resistance inside Req$R_{eq}$ so you can use P = E² / Rtotal$P = E^2 / R_{total}$ directly.
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Equivalent resistance of the following network is ________ Ω$\Omega$
A complex resistor bridge network connecting nodes A and B with multiple branches.
A complex resistor bridge network connecting nodes A and B with multiple branches.
By carefully identifying the nodes, we can see that a 6 Ω$6\,\Omega$ resistor in the middle branch is short-circuited by a direct zero-resistance wire path across it.
A complex resistor bridge network connecting nodes A and B with multiple branches.
Removing the short-circuited 6 Ω$6\,\Omega$ resistor simplifies the circuit into three identical branches connected directly between the terminals A$A$ and B$B$.
A complex resistor bridge network connecting nodes A and B with multiple branches.
Step 2: Equivalent Calculation
The simplified circuit consists of three identical 3 Ω$3\,\Omega$ resistors in parallel.
Always trace nodes directly connected by straight wires (zero resistance). Any resistor with both ends connecting to the exact same electrical node is shorted out and can be erased.
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Two conductors have the same resistances at 0°C$0^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ but their temperature coefficients of resistance are α₁$\alpha_1$ and α₂$\alpha_2$. The respective temperature coefficients for their series and parallel combinations are :
1 + αeq,p Δ T ≈ [1 + (α₁ + α₂)Δ T] [ 1 - (α₁ + α₂)/(2)Δ T ]$$1 + \alpha_{\text{eq,p}} \Delta T \approx [1 + (\alpha_1 + \alpha_2)\Delta T] \left[ 1 - \frac{\alpha_1 + \alpha_2}{2}\Delta T \right]$$1 + αeq,p Δ T ≈ 1 + (α₁ + α₂)Δ T - (α₁ + α₂)/(2)Δ T$$1 + \alpha_{\text{eq,p}} \Delta T \approx 1 + (\alpha_1 + \alpha_2)\Delta T - \frac{\alpha_1 + \alpha_2}{2}\Delta T$$αeq,p Δ T = (α₁ + α₂)/(2)Δ T$$\alpha_{\text{eq,p}} \Delta T = \frac{\alpha_1 + \alpha_2}{2}\Delta T$$αeq,p = (α₁ + α₂)/(2)$$\alpha_{\text{eq,p}} = \frac{\alpha_1 + \alpha_2}{2}$$
Pattern Recognition
For two identical base resistances, the effective temperature coefficient is simply the arithmetic mean of their individual coefficients, regardless of whether they are in series or parallel.
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