Q150 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2013 · Physics

In the circuit shown in the figure, the current ' $T$ ' is Figure

  • Correct answer
    A
    $6 \mathrm{~A}$
  • B
    $2 \mathrm{~A}$
  • C
    $4 \mathrm{~A}$
  • D
    $7 \mathrm{~A}$

Solution

Applying junction law We have $$ \begin{array}{rlrl} I & =I_1+I_2 \\ \frac{24-V}{3} & =\frac{10-V}{2}+\frac{9-V}{1} \\ \Rightarrow & \frac{24-V}{3} & =\frac{28-3 V}{2} \\ \Rightarrow & 2(24-V) & =3(28-3 V) \\ \Rightarrow & 48-2 V & =84-9 \mathrm{~V} \\ \Rightarrow & 7 V & =36 \\ \Rightarrow & V & =5.14 \mathrm{~V} \end{array} $$ From Ohm's law $$ \begin{gathered} \Delta V=I R \\ \Delta V=24-5.14=18.86, R=3 \Omega \\ \therefore \quad I=\frac{18.86}{3} \approx 6 \mathrm{~A} \end{gathered} $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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