If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are 5Ω, 15Ω, 10Ω, and R, what is the v

Practice Questions

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If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are 5Ω, 15Ω, 10Ω, and R, what is the value of R for the bridge to be balanced?
  1. 7.5Ω
  2. 10Ω
  3. 12.5Ω
  4. 15Ω

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are 5Ω, 15Ω, 10Ω, and R, what is the value of R for the bridge to be balanced?
  • Step 1: Identify the resistances in the Wheatstone bridge. We have R1 = 5Ω, R2 = 15Ω, R3 = 10Ω, and R4 = R (unknown).
  • Step 2: Write down the balance condition for a Wheatstone bridge, which is R1/R2 = R3/R4.
  • Step 3: Substitute the known values into the balance condition: 5Ω / 15Ω = 10Ω / R.
  • Step 4: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fraction: 5Ω * R = 15Ω * 10Ω.
  • Step 5: Calculate the right side: 15 * 10 = 150.
  • Step 6: Now we have the equation: 5R = 150.
  • Step 7: Solve for R by dividing both sides by 5: R = 150 / 5.
  • Step 8: Calculate the value: R = 30Ω.
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