99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainPhysicsCurrent Electricity
Figure shows an infinite ladder network of resistances. The equivalent resistance between points X and Y is
Options
- Ainfinite
- B3 Ω
- C8.62 Ω
- D1.62 Ω
Correct answer
D. 1.62 Ω
Step-by-step solution
Let R e q be the equivalent resistance of this network. ⇒ R eq = 1 + R eq × 1 1 + R eq ⇒ R + R 2 = 1 + R + R ⇒ R 2 - R - 1 = 0 ⇒ R = 1 ± 1 + 4 × 1 2 × 1 ⇒ R = 1 ± 5 2 ⇒ R =1.62 Ω