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Current Electricity

Question
CBSEENPH12037943

What is the net resistance between points A and F in the circuit shown in fig.(a)?

Fig. (a)

Fig. (b)

Fig. (c)

Fig. (d)

Solution
Firstly, considering the parallel combination BC.

The resistance of this combination is given by
                    1R = 130+115      = 330  R = 10 Ω 

Substitute 10 Ω for the combination and redraw the circuit as shown in fig.(b).

Now, the series combination BD can be replaced by a single resistor of resistance 
                      R = 10 + 2 = 12 Ω 

Now the circuit can be redrawn as in fig. (c). 

Combination AE in the parallel arrangement can be replaced by a single resistor of resistance given by 

         1R = 112+160 = 660     R = 10Ω 

The circuit can again redrawn as shown in fig.(d). 

The resistance between points A and F (series) is given by

              R = 10 + 7 = 17 Ω.

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