NEET2008PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
A current of 3 A flows through the 2 resistor shown in the circuit. The power dissipated in the 5 resistor is
Options
- A4 ~W
- B2 ~W
- C1 ~W
- D5 ~W
Correct answer
D. 5 ~W
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea : Voltage across 2 is same as voltage across arm containing 1 and 5 resistances. Voltage across 2 resistance, V=2 3=6 ~V So, voltage across lowest arm, V₁=6 ~V Current across 5 , I= 6 1+5 =1 ~A Thus, power across 5 , P=I^2 R=(1)^2 5=5 ~W