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The current flow in the circuit of two battery with internal resistance and two external resistance as shown in figure will be


Options

A

1.5 A


B

0.67 A

C

0.9 A

D

1.0 A

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Correct Answer :

Option B

0.67 A

Solution :

The correct option is 0.67 A.

Step-by-step Explanation:

To find the current flowing in the given circuit, we can analyze the components shown in the diagram:
1. A battery on the left with electromotive force (emf) ε1=15 V and internal resistance r1=1.2 Ω.
2. A battery on the right with emf ε2=5 V and internal resistance r2=0.8 Ω.
3. Two external resistors: one at the top with resistance R1=9 Ω and another at the bottom with resistance R2=4 Ω.

1. Determine the Net Electromotive Force (emf):
Looking at the orientation of the two batteries in the circuit:
- The positive terminal (longer line) of both batteries points upwards.
- When tracing the circuit in a single loop, these batteries oppose each other. The 15 V battery attempts to drive current clockwise, while the 5 V battery attempts to drive current counterclockwise.
Therefore, the net emf (Enet) in the loop is the difference between the two emfs:

Enet=ε1-ε2

Enet=15 V-5 V=10 V

2. Calculate the Total Resistance of the Circuit:
Since all components (external resistors and internal resistances of the batteries) are connected in series, we find the total resistance (Rtotal) by taking their sum:

Rtotal=R1+r2+R2+r1

Rtotal=9 Ω+0.8 Ω+4 Ω+1.2 Ω

Rtotal=15 Ω

3. Calculate the Current:
Using Ohm's law, the current (i) flowing through the circuit is given by:

i=EnetRtotal

i=10 V15 Ω=23 A0.67 A

Thus, the current flowing in the circuit is approximately 0.67 A, flowing in the clockwise direction.

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