COMEDK2024Evening ShiftPhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
Four resistors, each of resistance R, are connected as shown in the figure below. Which of the following options is correct?
Options
- AThe total resistance between points 3 and 6 is 2 R.
- BThe total resistance between points 2 and 4 is 0.5 ~R .
- CThe total resistance between points 1 and 3 is 0.5 R.
- DThe total resistance between points 1 and 6 is 3.5 R .
Correct answer
B. The total resistance between points 2 and 4 is 0.5 ~R .
Step-by-step solution
Points 2 and 3 are connected by a wire same node (A). Points 4 and 5 are connected by a wire same node (B). The middle resistor (2 to 5) and bottom resistor (3 to 4) are both connected between node A and node B they are in parallel. R_ AB = R R R + R = R 2 = 0.5R Checking each option: (1) R₃₆ : Node A parallel combo (0.5R) node B top-right resistor (R) point 6 = 1.5R (incorrect) (2) R₂₄ = R_ AB = 0.5R (correct) (3) R₁₃ = R₁₂ = R since point 3 = point 2 (incorrect) (4) R₁₆ = R + 0.5R + R = 2.5R (incorrect)