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JEE Main 2021Current Electricity Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift

Question

Five identical cells each of internal resistance 1 and emf 5V are connected in series and in parallel with an external resistance 'R'. For what value of 'R', current in series and parallel combination will remain the same?

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Correct answer
A1

Step-by-step explanation







4R = R

R = 1

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