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When two resistance are connected in parallel then the equivalent resistance is `(6)/(5)Omega` When one of the resistance is removed then the effective resistance is `2Omega`. The resistance of the wire removed will be

A

3 ohm

B

2 ohm

C

`(3)/(5)ohm`

D

`(6)/(5)ohm`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the resistance of the wire that was removed when two resistances are connected in parallel. We are given the following information: 1. The equivalent resistance of the two resistances in parallel is \( \frac{6}{5} \, \Omega \). 2. When one of the resistances is removed, the effective resistance becomes \( 2 \, \Omega \). Let's denote the two resistances as \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \). ### Step 1: Write the formula for equivalent resistance in parallel The formula for the equivalent resistance \( R_{eq} \) of two resistances \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \) connected in parallel is given by: \[ \frac{1}{R_{eq}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \] ### Step 2: Substitute the known equivalent resistance We know that the equivalent resistance is \( \frac{6}{5} \, \Omega \). Therefore, we can write: \[ \frac{1}{\frac{6}{5}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \] ### Step 3: Write the equation when one resistance is removed When one of the resistances (let's say \( R_2 \)) is removed, the effective resistance becomes \( R_1 = 2 \, \Omega \). ### Step 4: Substitute \( R_1 \) into the equivalent resistance equation Now we substitute \( R_1 = 2 \, \Omega \) into the equation we derived in Step 2: \[ \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{R_2} \] ### Step 5: Solve for \( R_2 \) To solve for \( R_2 \), we first convert \( \frac{1}{2} \) to a common denominator: \[ \frac{5}{6} = \frac{3}{6} + \frac{1}{R_2} \] Now, rearranging gives: \[ \frac{1}{R_2} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{6} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3} \] Taking the reciprocal: \[ R_2 = 3 \, \Omega \] ### Conclusion The resistance of the wire that was removed is \( R_2 = 3 \, \Omega \).

To solve the problem, we need to find the resistance of the wire that was removed when two resistances are connected in parallel. We are given the following information: 1. The equivalent resistance of the two resistances in parallel is \( \frac{6}{5} \, \Omega \). 2. When one of the resistances is removed, the effective resistance becomes \( 2 \, \Omega \). Let's denote the two resistances as \( R_1 \) and \( R_2 \). ### Step 1: Write the formula for equivalent resistance in parallel ...
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