Physics
The V-I graph for a series combination and for a parallel combination of two resistors is shown in figure. Which of the two, A or B, represents the parallel combination? Give a reason for your answer.
Current Electricity
43 Likes
Answer
The slope of V-I graph gives the resistance. Since the straight line A is less steeper than B, so the straight line A represents small resistance. In parallel combination, the equivalent resistance is less than in series combination so A represents the parallel combination.
Answered By
27 Likes
Related Questions
A cell of e.m.f. ε and internal resistance r is used to send current to an external resistance R. Write expressions for (a) the total resistance of circuit, (b) the current drawn from the cell, (c) the p.d. across the cell, and (d) voltage drop inside the cell.
A cell is used to send current to an external circuit. (a) How does the voltage across it's terminals compare with it's e.m.f. ? (b) Under what condition is the e.m.f. of the cell equal to it's terminal voltage?
Explain the meaning of the terms e.m.f., terminal voltage and internal resistance of a cell.
Explain why is the p.d. across the terminals of a cell is more in an open circuit and reduced in a closed circuit.