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The resistance in the two arms of the meter bridge are 5 Ω and R Ω respectively, balance point is at l1 from left end. When the resistance R is shunted with an equal resistance the new balance point is 1.6l1. The resistance R is

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10 Ω
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15 Ω
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20 Ω
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25 Ω
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Solution

The correct option is B 15 Ω
For first case:
5(100l1) = Rl1
5005l1 = Rl1(1)
For second case:
Resistance in second arm will become R2
so, 5(1001.6l1)= R2(1.6l1)
5008l1=0.8Rl1(2)
Subtracting equations (1)(2)
5l1+8l1=Rl10.8Rl1
3=0.2R
R=15 Ω

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