A current of 1 ampere flows in a series circuit containing an electric lamp and a conductor of 5 Ohm when connected to a 10 V battery. Calculate the resistance of the electric lamp.

Now if the resistance of 10 Ω is connected in parallel with this series combination, what change (if any) in the current flowing through the 5 Ω conductor and potential difference across the lamp will take place? Give reason.

Let R1 be the resistance of the electric lamp and R2 the resistance of a conductor.

In series, the total resistance R = R1 + R2 = 5 + R1

Current (I) = 1 A

Voltage (V) = 10 V

Using Ohm’s law

I = V/R

1 = 10/(5+R)

5 + R = 10

R = 5Ω

Now, a 10 Ω resistance is connected in parallel with the series combination. Therefore, the total resistance of the circuit is calculated as – 

1/Rp = 1/(R1 + 5) + 1/10

Rp = 5Ω

Therefore, the current flowing in the circuit is equal to I = V/R

I = 10/5

I = 2A

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