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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

Calculate the value of the resistance R in the circuit shown in the figure so that the current in the circuit is 0.2A. What would be the potential difference between points B and E?

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago

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The equivalent resistance for arm BCD is R1=5+10=15Ω

The equivalent resistance for the arm BE is R2=(1/30+1/10+1/15)1=5
The potential between points B and E is VBE=IR2=(0.2)(5)=1V
Now applying KVL for left side mesh, 83=VBE+0.2R+15(0.2)
or 5=1+0.2R+3 or R=5Ω