Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 171

Question: As the switch S is closed in the circuit shown in figure, current passed through it is

Options:

A) 4.5 A

B) 6.0 A

C) 3.0 A

D) Zero

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Let V be the potential of the junction as shown in figure. Applying junction law, we have or $ \frac{20-V}{2}+\frac{5-V}{4}=\frac{V-0}{2} $ or 40 ? 2V + 5 ? V = 2V or 5V = 45

Therefore V = 9V \ $ i _{3}=\frac{V}{2}=4.5A $