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Two equal resistances when connected in series to a battery, consume electric power of 60 W. If these resistances are now connected in parallel combination to the same battery, the electric power consumed will be :

(a)

60 W

(b)

240 W

(c)

30 W

(d)

120 W


Question ID - 50314 | SaraNextGen Answer

Two equal resistances when connected in series to a battery, consume electric power of 60 W. If these resistances are now connected in parallel combination to the same battery, the electric power consumed will be :

(a)

60 W

(b)

240 W

(c)

30 W

(d)

120 W

1 Answer - 5876 Votes

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Answer Key : (b) -

In series condition, equivalent resistance is 2R

Thus power consumed is 60W=

In parallel condition, equivalent resistance is R/ 2 thus new power is

P’=

Or P’= 4p = 240 W



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