Q.

Given below are two statements: 

Statement I: A uniform wire of resistance 80Ω is cut into four equal parts. These parts are now connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be 5Ω.

Statement II: Two resistance 2R and 3R are connected in parallel in an electric circuit. The value of thermal energy developed in 3R and 2R will be in the ration 3 : 2.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below 

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a

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

b

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

d

Both statement I and statement II are correct

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Statement 1 - R = 80Ω

R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = 20 Ω In parallel Req = 204 = 5 Ω

Statement 2 - 

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Pth = v2R P1P2 = (R2R1) = 23 (where P is power) 

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Given below are two statements: Statement I: A uniform wire of resistance 80Ω is cut into four equal parts. These parts are now connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be 5Ω.Statement II: Two resistance 2R and 3R are connected in parallel in an electric circuit. The value of thermal energy developed in 3R and 2R will be in the ration 3 : 2.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below