Q. Six resistors, each of value 3$\ \Omega$ are connected as shown in the figure. A cell of emf 3V is connected across $AB.$ The effective resistance across $AB$ and the current through the arm $AB$ will be

A) 0.6$\ \Omega$, 1 A
B) $1.5\ \Omega$ , 2 A
C) $0.6\Omega$,2 A
D) 1.5 $\Omega$, 1 A
Explanation

(d) The equivalent circuit is shown as
We can emit the resistance in the arm DF as balance condition is satisfied.
Therefore, the 3$\Omega$ resistances in arm CD and DE are in series.
$\therefore\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ R^{'} = 3 + 3 = 6\Omega$
Similarly, for arms CF and FE, R’’=6$\Omega$
$R^{'\ }and\ R''$ are in parallel
$\therefore\ \ \frac{1}{R^{'''}} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$
R’’’=3$\Omega$
Now, R’’’ and 3$\Omega$ resistances are in parallel
$\therefore\ \ \frac{1}{R} = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$
$\Longrightarrow R = 1.5\Omega$
Moreover, V across AB=3V and resistance in the arm=3$\Omega$
∴ Current through the arm will be
$= \frac{3V}{3\Omega} = 1A.$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.