If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are R1 = 10Ω, R2 = 20Ω, R3 = 15Ω, what is the value of R4 for the bridge to be balanced?

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If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are R1 = 10Ω, R2 = 20Ω, R3 = 15Ω, what is the value of R4 for the bridge to be balanced?
  1. 30Ω
  2. 20Ω
  3. 15Ω
  4. 10Ω

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Q: If the resistances in a Wheatstone bridge are R1 = 10Ω, R2 = 20Ω, R3 = 15Ω, what is the value of R4 for the bridge to be balanced?
Solution: Using the balance condition R1/R2 = R3/R4, we find R4 = (R2 * R3) / R1 = (20 * 15) / 10 = 30Ω.
Steps: 7

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