ICSE Class 10 Physics 2022 Solved Paper

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In the above circuit diagram, calculate :
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the external resistance of the circuit
Solution:  
As, 12Ω and 8Ω are in parallel, so
‌‌
1
RP
=‌
1
12
+‌
1
8

⇒‌‌‌
1
RP
=‌
2+3
24
=‌
5
24

⇒‌‌RP=‌
24
5
=4.8Ω

Now, RP and 2Ω are in series, so
Req=4.8+2=6.8Ω
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