Single Choice

If $$V_{AB} =4V$$ in the given figure, then resistance $$X$$ will be

A$$5\Omega$$
B$$10\Omega$$
C$$15\Omega$$
D$$20\Omega$$
Correct Answer

Solution

Given: $$V_{AB}=4$$
From figure and use of ohm's law:
$$V_{AB}=\dfrac{5X+2\times 10}{X+10}\Rightarrow X=20\Omega$$


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