AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Electricity

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Wheatstone Bridge MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In a Wheatstone's bridge all the four arms have equal resistance R. If the resistance of the galvanometer arm is also R, the equivalent resistance of the combination as seen by the battery is :

A

R/4

B

R/2

C

R

D

2R

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In a balanced Wheatstone bridge with equal resistances, the equivalent resistance is half of one arm's resistance.

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