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A current of 15 mA flows in the circuit as shown in figure. The value of potential difference between the points A and B will be

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Options:
  • A 50V
  • B 75V
  • C 150V
  • D 275V
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 275V

Using current division rule, 

Current, i1=510+5×15 mA=5 mA

Now, using Kirchhoff's voltage law- in lower loop,

VA-5i-10i1-10i=VB

Potential difference between A and B is VA-VB=75+50+150=275 V

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