ICSE Class 10 Physics 2019 Solved Paper

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The diagram above shows a circuit with the key k open. Calculate :
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the resistance of the circuit when the key k is closed.
Solution:  
When key K is closed, External Resistance is
‌
1
Rp
‌
=‌
1
(2+3)
+‌
1
5

‌=‌
1
5
+‌
1
5
=‌
2
5

∴‌‌RP=‌
5
2
=2.5Ω

∴ Total resistance
‌=RP+r
‌=2.5+0.5
‌=3Ω
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