ICSE Class 10 Physics 2023 Solved Paper

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Find the value of current I drawn from the cell.
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Question : 68
Total: 76
Calculate the current I.
Solution:  
In the given circuit diagram, the two 15Ω resistor are in series, so their total resistance
R s=15+15=30Ω
Now, Rs and the given 30Ω resistors are in parallel, so the net resistance
‌
1
Rp
‌
=‌
1
30
+‌
1
30

‌
1
Rp
‌
=‌
1+1
30
=‌
2
30

∴‌‌Rp‌=‌
30
2
=15Ω

So, ‌‌Req=15Ω
We know, ‌‌I=‌
ε
Req+r

∴‌‌I=‌
3.4
15+2
=‌
3.4
17
=0.2A
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