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In the circuit shown in the figure. AR3 is a variable resistance



As the value R3 is changed, current I though the cell varies as shown. Obviously, the variation is asymptotic, i.e. I  6 A as R3 . Resistances R1 and R2 are, respectively
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Options:
  • A 4 Ω, 2 Ω
  • B 2 Ω, 4 Ω
  • C 2 Ω, 2 Ω
  • D 1 Ω, 4 Ω
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The correct answer is: 2 Ω, 2 Ω
For R3=0,I=9 A (from the graph).In this situation, the circuit can be drawn as shown in figure A .



[current through Rwill be zero because we have a short circuit R3=0 across R2]

Here I=36R1+R2=9 A

or R1+R2=4 Ω ...(1)

current will not flow through R 3 , it will be open circuit.

In this situation, the circuit can be drawn as shown figure B .


Figure (B)

Now I=36R1+2R=6 A (given)

 R1+2R2=6 Ω ...(2)

from Eqs. (1) and (2)

R1=2 Ω, R2=2 Ω

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