Q. In the Wheatstone’s bridge (shown in figure) $X = Y$ and $A > B.$ The direction of the current between $ab$ will be

A) From $a$ to $b$
B) From $b$ to $a$
C) From $b$ to $a$ through $c$
D) From $a$ to $b$ through $c$
Explanation

(b) In the part $c\ b\ d,$
$V_{c} - V_{b} = V_{b} - V_{d} \Rightarrow V_{b} = \frac{V_{c} + V_{d}}{2}$
In the part $c\ a\ d$
$V_{c} - V_{a} > V_{a} - V_{d} \Rightarrow \frac{V_{c} + V_{d}}{2} > V_{a} \Rightarrow V_{b} > V_{a}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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