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In the given circuit, the electric currents through 15 Ω and 6 Ω respectively are

PhysicsCurrent ElectricityAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0 A,0.5 A
  • B 0 A,1 A
  • C 0.5 A,1 A
  • D 1 A,0 A
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0 A,0.5 A

The figure below represents the given circuit.

Apply Kirchhoff voltage law in loop I,

-9+6I1+12I1+I2=0

18I1+12I2=9

6I1+4I2=3   ....1

Apply Kirchhoff law in loop II.

-6+15I2+12I1+I2=0

12I1+27I2=6

4I1+9I2=2   ....2

From equation 1 and 2,

I1=0.5 A

I2=0

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