The equivalent resistance between the point A and B in the circuit
shown in figure, when switch S is closed, is
6 Ω
3 Ω
S
Α.
• Β
3 Ω
6Ω
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B
3Ω
In this case, the 2 resistors of 3 ohms and 2 ohms on the upper half of the circuit are connected in series and the combined resistance R1 is given as 3+2 = 5 ohms.
The 2 resistors of 6 ohms and 4 ohms on the lower half of the circuit are connected in series and the combined resistance R2 is given as 6+4 = 10 ohms.
The resistances R1, R2 and 30 ohms in the middle are connected in parallel. So the total resistance R of this parallel connection is given as
5
1
+
10
1
+
30
1
=
0.33
1
=3ohms. That is, the resistance in the closed loop is reduced to 3 ohms.
Hence, the value of the resistance in the circuit between A and B is 3 ohms.
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