The equivalent resistance between the points A and B in the following circuit is x5 . The value of x is . [figure]
Answer
21
Solution
Let the top middle junction be M and the bottom middle junction be N. Then
RAM = 6 , RMB = 3 , RAN = 3 , RNB = 6 , RMN = 3
63 36, the bridge is not balanced.
Take VA = V, VB = 0. By symmetry of the network, VN = V - VM.
KCL at M: V - VM6 = VM3 + VM - VN3
V - VM6 = VM3 + 2VM - V3
V - VM = 6VM - 2V
VM = 3V7, VN = 4V7
Current from A: I = V - VM6 + V - VN3
= 4V42 + 3V21 = 10V42 = 5V21
RAB = VI = 215
x = 21
Answer: 21