COMEDK2020PhysicsCurrent Electricity
If P=Q=R=10 and S=20 , then what resistance should be joined with S to balance the Wheatstone's network?
Options
- AJoin a resistance of 10 in series with S
- BJoin a resistance of 10 in parallel with S
- CJoin a resistance of 20 in parallel with S
- DJoin a resistance of 20 in series with S
Correct answer
C. Join a resistance of 20 in parallel with S
Step-by-step solution
The given Wheatstone bridge eircuit is shown belin. Wheatstune is bulanced only when P Q = k ~S Thus, the value of resistance S should be 10 . Hut it is given to 20 . Hence, to decresese its vulue upto 10 , suppose x tesistunce is comnected pantlel to it. 1 10 = 1 20 + 1 x 1 x = 1 10 - 1 20 = 1 20 x=20