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Q.

You are given several identical resisters each of value 5Ω and each capable of carrying a maximum current of 2A. It is required to make a suitable combination of these resistances to produce a resistance of 2.5 Ω which can carry current of 4A. The minimum number of resistances required for this job is

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a

2

b

8

c

6

d

4

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Assume n resistances are in parallel.

Required to carry a 4 amp current and have a resistance of 2.5 ohms.

5n×2 =2.5×4

n = 2

 It requires two resistors connected in parallel. 

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You are given several identical resisters each of value 5Ω and each capable of carrying a maximum current of 2A. It is required to make a suitable combination of these resistances to produce a resistance of 2.5 Ω which can carry current of 4A. The minimum number of resistances required for this job is