Manipal MET2014PhysicsCurrent Electricity
Consider the cylindrical element as shown in the figure. Current flowing the through element is I and resistivity of material of the cylinder is . Choose the correct option out the following.
Options
- APower loss in first half is four times the power loss in second half
- BVoltage drop in first half is twice of voltage drop in second half
- CCurrent density in both halves are equal
- DElectric field in both halves is equal
Correct answer
B. Voltage drop in first half is twice of voltage drop in second half
Step-by-step solution
aligned R₁ R₂ = A₁ A₂ = & 4 1 & P₁ P₂ = I^2 R₁ I^2 R₂ = 4 1 V₁ V₂ = I R₁ I R₂ = 4 1 & J₁ J₂ = 1 4 aligned