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Two resistors are in the ratio 1:4. If these are connected in parallel their total resistance becomes 20 Ω. Find the value of each resistance.

Important Questions on Current Electricity

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12th CBSE
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Five resistors are connected as shown in Fig. Find the equivalent resistance between points B and C.

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Four resistors of 12 Ω each are connected in parallel. Three such combinations are then connected in series. What is the total resistance? If a battery of 9 V emf and negligible internal resistance is connected across the network of resistors, find the current flowing through each resistor.
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12th CBSE
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If the reading of the ammeter A1 in Fig. is 2.4 A, what will the ammeters A2 and A3 read? Neglect the resistances of the ammeters.

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12th CBSE
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The resistance of the rheostat shown in Fig. is 30 Ω. Neglecting the meter resistance, find the minimum and maximum current through the ammeter as the resistance of the rheostat is varied.

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12th CBSE
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Find the current through the 5 Ω resistor in the circuit shown in Fig, when the switch S is open.

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12th CBSE
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Find the current through the 5 Ω resistor in the circuit shown in Fig, when the switch S is closed.

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12th CBSE
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The letter A consists of a uniform wire of resistance 1 Ω cm1. The sides of the letter are 40 cm long and the crosspiece 10 cm long divides the sides in the ratio 1:3 from the apex. Find the resistance of the letter between the two ends of the legs.
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12th CBSE
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Calculate the equivalent resistance between points A and B in each of the following networks of resistors:

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