BITSAT2018PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
In the given circuit, it is observed that the current I is independent of the value of resistance R 5 . Then, the resistance value must satisfy
Options
- A1 R 5 + 1 R 6 = 1 R 1 + R 2 · 1 R 3 + R 4
- BR 1 R 4 = R 2 R 3
- CR 1 R 2 R 5 = R 3 R 4 R 6
- DR 1 R 3 = R 2 R 4 = R 5 R 6
Correct answer
B. R 1 R 4 = R 2 R 3
Step-by-step solution
From the given circuit, we can say that I is independent of resistance R 5 , so no current flows through R 5 . This required that the junction of R 1 and R 2 is at the same potential as the junction of R 3 and R 4 (Wheatstone's bridge balancing condition) So, R 1 R 2 = R 3 R 4 or R 1 R 4 = R 3 R 2