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45. In the circuit shown in figure E1 = 7 V , E2 = 1 V , R1 = 2 Ω, R2 = 2 Ω and R3 = 3 Ω respectively.

Find the power supplied by the two batteries.
R1 R2

E1 R3 E2

46. In the circuit shown in figure, find

–

+
a d
1.0 Ω 12.0 V

b 5.0 Ω c

(a) the rate of conversion of internal (chemical) energy to electrical energy within the battery
(b) the rate of dissipation of electrical energy in the battery
(c) the rate of dissipation of electrical energy in the external resistor.
47. Three resistors having resistances of 1.60 Ω, 2.40 Ω and 4.80 Ω are connected in parallel to a
28.0 V battery that has negligible internal resistance. Find
(a) the equivalent resistance of the combination.
(b) the current in each resistor.
(c) the total current through the battery.
(d) the voltage across each resistor.
(e) the power dissipated in each resistor.
(f) which resistor dissipates the maximum power the one with the greatest resistance or the least
resistance? Explain why this should be.
48. (a) The power of resistor is the maximum power the resistor can safely dissipate without too rise in
temperature. The power rating of a 15 kΩ resistor is 5.0 W. What is the maximum allowable
potential difference across the terminals of the resistor?
(b) A 9.0 kΩ resistor is to be connected across a 120 V potential difference. What power rating is
required?

Note Attempt the following questions after reading the chapter of capacitors.
49. Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B in the following circuits :
4Ω

R R
8Ω 4Ω R

2Ω 6Ω
R R
R B
A
A 4Ω B
(a) (b)
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4Ω 10 Ω

5Ω
10 Ω 5Ω
2Ω 2Ω
3Ω 3Ω 10 Ω
5Ω 5Ω

10 Ω
A 1Ω 1Ω B A B
(c) (d)

R R
2Ω 8Ω

R R R
R R
A 2Ω B

R R R
R R
4Ω 10 Ω
A B
(e) (f)

A
1Ω

B
2Ω

2Ω
2Ω

2Ω

2Ω 1Ω
1Ω
2Ω
(g)

50. What will be the change in the resistance of a circuit between A and F consisting of five
identical conductors, if two similar conductors are added as shown by the dashed line in figure?
B D F

A C E

51. Find RAB in the circuit, shown in figure.

A
B
2Ω 15 Ω
15 Ω
8Ω

20 Ω 6Ω
30 Ω 40 Ω
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52. Find the equivalent resistance of the networks shown in figure between the points a and b.
r b r
r
r r
r a
r r
r b
r a
r r
a b r r
r
(a) (b) (c)

b
r r

r r r r
a
r a b
r r

(d) (e)

53. Find the equivalent resistance of the circuits shown in figure between the points a and b. Each
resistor has a resistance r.

a b

a b

(a) (b)

LEVEL 2
Single Correct Option
1. Two cells A and B of emf 1.3 V and 1.5 V respectively are arranged as shown in figure. The
voltmeter reads 1.45 V. The voltmeter is assumed to be ideal. Then
A
E1 r1

V
E2
r2
B
(a) r1 = 2r2 (b) r1 = 3r2 (c) r2 = 2r1 (d) r2 = 3r1