JEE Main 2020 — Current Electricity Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
Question
In the given circuit diagram, a wire is joining
points B and D. The current in this wire is :


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Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B2 A
Step-by-step explanation
I = = 10 A
I1 = , I2 =
I1 = 8A, I2 = 2 A
I1' = = 6 A
I2' = = 4 A
IBC = 8 – 6 = 2 A
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