In the circuit in figure, we have R2=20Ω , R3=15Ω, and the current flowing through resistor R2 is 0.3 A. The ammeter shows 0.8 A. Find the resistance R1 :
A
20Ω
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B
30Ω
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C
40Ω
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D
60Ω
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Solution
The correct option is D60Ω Potential drop across R2 = Potential drop across R1 = Potential drop across R3 Considering R2 and R3 i2R2=i3R3 0.3×20=15×i3 i3=0.4A Current passing through ammeter =i1+i2+i3=0.8 i1+0.3+0.4=0.8 i1=0.1A PD across R1 should be equal to the potential drop across R2 i1R1=i2R2 0.1R1=0.3×20 R1=60ohm Hence option D is correct.