NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCurrent ElectricityPractice
In the circuit shown in the figure. A , R 3 is a variable resistance As the value R 3 is changed, current I though the cell varies as shown. Obviously, the variation is asymptotic, i.e. I → 6 A as R 3 → ∞ . Resistances R 1 and R 2 are, respectively
Options
- A4 Ω , 2 Ω
- B2 Ω , 4 Ω
- C2 Ω , 2 Ω
- D1 Ω , 4 Ω
Correct answer
C. 2 Ω , 2 Ω
Step-by-step solution
For R 3 = 0 , I = 9   A (from the graph).In this situation, the circuit can be drawn as shown in figure A . [current through R 2 will be zero because we have a short circuit R 3 = 0 across R 2 ] Here I = 36 R 1 + R 2 = 9   A or R 1 + R 2 = 4   Ω ...(1) current will not flow through R 3 , it will be open circuit. In this situation, the circuit can be drawn as shown figure B . Figure (B) Now I = 36 R 1 + 2 R 2  = 6   A (given) ∴   R 1 + 2 R 2 = 6   Ω ...(2) from Eqs.