Question
For the network shown in the figure, the value of the current i is
Solution
B.
The circuit given resembles the balanced Wheatstone Bridge as
Thus, a middle arm containing 4 Ω resistance will be ineffective and no current flows through it. The equivalent circuit is shown as below:
Net resistance of AB and BC
R' = 4 + 2 = 6 Ω
Net resistance of AD and DC
R'' = 6 + 3 = 9 Ω
Thus parallel combination of R' and R'' gives