4) For a balanced Wheatstone bridge (ie. when null condition is met, Eo = 0) R2= 5k Ohm, R3= 27 k Ohm, R4 = 9 kOhm, find the value of R1. A R1 R3 Es Eo Ec in R4 R2 B

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**Problem Statement:**

For a balanced Wheatstone bridge (i.e., when the null condition is met, \( E_0 = 0 \)), with the given resistances \( R_2 = 5 \text{ kOhm} \), \( R_3 = 27 \text{ kOhm} \), and \( R_4 = 9 \text{ kOhm} \), find the value of \( R_1 \).

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram is a schematic representation of a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The bridge is composed of four resistors:

- \( R_1 \) is connected between points \( A \) and \( E_C \).
- \( R_2 = 5 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( B \) and \( E_C \).
- \( R_3 = 27 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( A \) and \( E_D \).
- \( R_4 = 9 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( B \) and \( E_D \).

The bridge is powered by a voltage source \( E_s \) across points \( E_C \) and \( B \).

In the balanced condition, the potential difference \( E_0 \) between the junction points \( E_C \) and \( E_D \) is zero.

**Solution:**

For a Wheatstone bridge to be balanced, the following condition must be satisfied:

\[
\frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{R_3}{R_4}
\]

Substitute the known values:

\[
\frac{R_1}{5 \text{ kOhm}} = \frac{27 \text{ kOhm}}{9 \text{ kOhm}}
\]

Solving for \( R_1 \):

\[
R_1 = \frac{5 \times 27}{9} \text{ kOhm}
\]

Simplify to find:

\[
R_1 = 15 \text{ kOhm}
\]

Thus, the value of \( R_1 \) is \( 15 \text{ kOhm} \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** For a balanced Wheatstone bridge (i.e., when the null condition is met, \( E_0 = 0 \)), with the given resistances \( R_2 = 5 \text{ kOhm} \), \( R_3 = 27 \text{ kOhm} \), and \( R_4 = 9 \text{ kOhm} \), find the value of \( R_1 \). **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram is a schematic representation of a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The bridge is composed of four resistors: - \( R_1 \) is connected between points \( A \) and \( E_C \). - \( R_2 = 5 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( B \) and \( E_C \). - \( R_3 = 27 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( A \) and \( E_D \). - \( R_4 = 9 \text{ kOhm} \) is connected between points \( B \) and \( E_D \). The bridge is powered by a voltage source \( E_s \) across points \( E_C \) and \( B \). In the balanced condition, the potential difference \( E_0 \) between the junction points \( E_C \) and \( E_D \) is zero. **Solution:** For a Wheatstone bridge to be balanced, the following condition must be satisfied: \[ \frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{R_3}{R_4} \] Substitute the known values: \[ \frac{R_1}{5 \text{ kOhm}} = \frac{27 \text{ kOhm}}{9 \text{ kOhm}} \] Solving for \( R_1 \): \[ R_1 = \frac{5 \times 27}{9} \text{ kOhm} \] Simplify to find: \[ R_1 = 15 \text{ kOhm} \] Thus, the value of \( R_1 \) is \( 15 \text{ kOhm} \).
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