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A battery of internal resistance 4 Ω is connected to the network of resistances as shown in the figure. In order that the maximum power be delivered to the network, the value of R (in Ω) should be

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The correct answer is: 2
The given circuit is a balanced Wheatstone's bridge.



Thus, no current will flow across 6R. The given circuit will now be equivalent to:-




For maximum power, net external resistance = Total internal resistance
or                     2R=4 Ω
or                      R=2 Ω

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