A p.d. of 6 V is applied to two resistors of 3 Ω and 6 Ω connected in parallel. Calculate
(a) the combined resistance
(b) the current flowing in the main circuit
(c) the current flowing in the 3 Ω resistor.
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(a) The combined resistance is 2 Ω.
(b) The current flowing in the main circuit is 3 ampere.
(c) The current flowing in the 3 Ω resistor is 2 ampere.
Explanation:
Given:
A p.d. of 6 V is applied to two resistors of 3 Ω and 6 Ω connected in parallel.
(a) For parallel combination, the combined resistance is given by
The combined resistance is 2 Ω.
(b) The current through the main circuit is given by
The current flowing in the main circuit is 3 ampere.
(c)The current flowing in the 3 Ω resistor is given by
The current flowing in the 3 Ω resistor is 2 ampere.
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Combined Resistance is 2
Explanation:
Given,
V = 6 V
i)
=
So,
=
ii)
I =
I =
I = 3 A
iii) V = 6V
R =
I =
=
= 2 A
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