NEETPhysics-Electricity

NEET Physics Resistors in Parallel Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are two statements: Statement I: A uniform wire of resistance 80 Ω is cut into four equal parts. These parts are now connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be 5 Ω. Statement II: Two resistances 2R and 3R are connected in parallel in a electric circuit. The value of thermal energy developed in 3R and 2R will be in the ratio 3:2. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below

A

Both statement I and statement II are correct

B

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

C

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

D

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Statement I is correct as the equivalent resistance of four 20 Ω resistors in parallel is 5 Ω. Statement II is incorrect as the thermal energy ratio should be 2:3.

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