JEE Main 2023PhysicsCurrent ElectricityCombination Of ResistancesmediumNumerical

JEE Main 2023 — Current Electricity Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift

Question

In the given circuit, the equivalent resistance between the terminal A and B is __________ .

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 98 English

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JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 98 English Explanation 1

Both resistance and left resistance get short-circuited. So, no current will flow through them.

Remove the resistors that have no current. Now the equivalent circuit becomes -

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 98 English Explanation 2

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