In the circuit shown, each resistor is of resistance R . The equivalent resistance between the terminals A and B is

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In the circuit shown, each resistor is of resistance $R$ . The equivalent resistance between the terminals $A$ and $B$ is

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A $2 R$
B $1 .3 R$
C $1 .5 R$
D $15 R$

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The correct answer is:

1 .5 R

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[The given circuit is actually a balanced wheat-stone bridge]

Hence, equivalent resistance $= \frac{3 R}{2} = 1.5 R$

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