NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCurrent ElectricityPractice
In the given circuit, the voltmeter reading is 4.5 V . Assuming that the voltmeter is ideal, current through 12 Ω resistance is -
Options
- A1 A
- B0.5 A
- C0.25 A
- D0.1 A
Correct answer
B. 0.5 A
Step-by-step solution
The voltmeter is ideal so it doesn't draw any current from the circuit. Potential difference across 9   Ω resistance = 4.5   V (given) So the current in the 9   Ω resistance = 4.5 9 = 0.5   A i.e., I 1 ′ = 0.5   A The same current I 1 ′ passes through 3   Ω . The resistors 9   Ω and 3   Ω are in series and their equivalent, i.e., 12   Ω is in parallel with 6   Ω between A and B . Dividing the current in the inverse