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25.
Which component is open?


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Aneel said:
1 decade ago
How to calculate total current?
Suresh b said:
1 decade ago
1 amp = 1000 mA.
0.021 A = 21 mA.
0.021 A = 21 mA.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
@Kishu is right. We can't connect volt and ammeters directly because their will be short circuit.
Hima.V.M said:
9 years ago
It's a clear explanation, Thank you @Deepti.
Naveen said:
8 years ago
Perfect explanation, Thanks.
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Mani said:
7 years ago
Here we have a total current of the 21m amp,
Current across R1is.
I1=v/R1=12/1*10^3=12m amp
Current across R2 is;
I2=v/R2=12/2*10^3=6m amp,
Remaining current is 3m amp.
Then current across R4 is,
I3=v/R4=12/2*10^3=3m amp,
Hence resistor R3 is open circuit.
Current across R1is.
I1=v/R1=12/1*10^3=12m amp
Current across R2 is;
I2=v/R2=12/2*10^3=6m amp,
Remaining current is 3m amp.
Then current across R4 is,
I3=v/R4=12/2*10^3=3m amp,
Hence resistor R3 is open circuit.
LAKHAN said:
5 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Mani.
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