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If the voltage across 500 Ω is 5 V. Then R2 is

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Options:
  • A 400 Ω
  • B 200 Ω
  • C 300 Ω
  • D 500 Ω
Solution:
1422 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 300 Ω
Current through R4 (as well as R3) is i1=VR=5500=10 mA

Potential drop across 400 Ω is

V400=18-10×10-3×600

=12 V

Current through battery,

I=12400=30 mA

  Current through R2i2=30-10=20 mA

R2=620×10-3=300 Ω

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