The figure shows a circuit having eight resistances of 1 Ω each, labelled R1...
The figure shows a circuit having eight resistances of 1 Ω each, labelled R1 to R8, and two ideal batteries with voltages ε1=12 V and ε2=6 V.
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
Point A and B are at same potential so they can be merged/folded.
Now, let x and y be the current flowing from 6 V and 12 V batteries.
The current distribution is shown below.
Applying Kirchhoff's voltage law,
For loop 1:
-12x-12(x+y)-1x+6=0
⇒-2x-y2=-6
⇒-4 x-y=-12
⇒4x+y=12 ⋯(1)
For loop 2:
12y+1y+12+12(x+y)=0
32y+y2+x2=-12
2y+x2=-12
4y+x=-24 ⋯(2)
Using, (2)-4×(1), we have
4y+x-16x-4y=-24-48
⇒-15x=-72
⇒x=7215
Putting in equation (1),
4(7215)+y=12
⇒y=12-28815=180-28815=-10815=-7.2 A
Now, current in R1=7.2 A
Current in R2=x+y2=(7215-10815)12=12(3615)=2.42 A
=1.2 A
Current in R3=x=4.8 A
Current in R5=12x=2.4 A
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