CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The value of R in the figure such that the current through AB is zero can be .




A
100 Ω
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
20 Ω
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
10 Ω
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
any value.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D any value.
As we have a balanced Wheatstone bridge here (R1R2=R3R4) there will be no current through the branch AB. That means if we replace the resistor R with a new one, we still get zero current. In other words, R can be anything.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Wheatstone Bridge
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon