Compare the power used in the 2 Ohm resistor in each two different circuits.

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Ques. Compare the power used in the 2 ohms resistor in each of the following circuits:
(i) a 6 V battery in series with 1 ohm and 2 ohms resistor, and
(ii) a 4V battery in parallel with 12 ohms and 2 ohms resistors.

Solution:

In order to compare the power that is used in the two combinations, we have:

  • Potential difference: V1 = 6V, Resistance values, R1 = 1 Ohm, and R2 = 2 Ohm 
  • Potential difference: V2 = 4V, Resistance values, R3 = 12 Ohm, and R4 = 2 Ohm 

(i) 6V battery (series combination) with 1 Ohm and 2 Ohms Resistors

As per question, the given values are:

  • The potential difference of the given battery = 6 V
  • Resistors connected in Series = 1 Ohm and 2 Ohm

The formula for equivalent resistance in the given series combination is calculated as: 

Req=R1+R2

Here, R1= 1 Ohm, R2= 2 Ohm

The equivalent resistance will be,

R = 1 + 2 = 3 Ohm

Now, as per Ohm’s law,

V = IR

Here, I is the current through the circuit

Thus, I = 6/3

⇒ I = 2 A

6V battery in series with 1 and 2 ohm resistors

This is the flow of current via each component of the circuit since there is no division of current in series combination circuits. Therefore, the flow of current through the 2 Ohm resistor equals 2 A.

Power can be expressed by, P= I2R

Thus, P = 22× 2

⇒ P = 8 W

Thus, the total power consumed by the two resistors will be 8 Watts. 

(ii) 4V Battery Parallelly Connected with 12 Ohm and 2 Ohm Resistors

As per question, the given values are:

  • The potential difference of the given battery, = 4 V
  • Resistors connected in Parallel = 12 Ohm and 2 Ohm 

Note: The voltage across each component in a parallelly connected circuit remains the same. Therefore, the voltage across the 2 Ohm resistor is going to be 4V.
The power used in the 2-ohm resistor is expressed by: P = V2/R

⇒ P = 42/2

P = 8 W

Thus, the power consumed by a 2 Ohm resistor in both cases is 8 W.


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