Two unknown resistances X and Y are connected in the left and right gaps of a meter bridge and the balancing point is obtained at $60 cm$ from the left. When a $20 Ω$ resistance is connected in parallel to X the balance point is $50 cm .$ Calculate X and Y (in ohm)

see full answer

High-Paying Jobs That Even AI Can’t Replace — Through JEE/NEET

🎯 Hear from the experts why preparing for JEE/NEET today sets you up for future-proof, high-income careers tomorrow.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

$20, 30$

$10, \frac{20}{3}$

$\frac{10}{3}, 20$

$10, 20$

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Resistance R = X Resistance S = Y Balancing length $l = 60 cm$ Balancing length $l = 50 cm$ Balancing condition for meter bridge $\frac{R}{S} = \frac{l}{100 - l} \frac{X}{Y} = \frac{60}{40} \Rightarrow \frac{3}{2}$ ...(1)

When a 20 $Ω$ resistance is connected in parallel to X
$\frac{X}{Y} = \frac{l^{'}}{100 - l^{'}} \frac{\frac{20 X}{20 + X}}{Y} = \frac{50}{50} \Rightarrow 1 \frac{20}{20 + X} (\frac{3}{2}) = 1 \Rightarrow 30 = 20 + X ∴ X = 10 Ω ∴ Y = \frac{20}{3} Ω$