R4-30 and R5= 602. If resistor R₁ and Ráis shorted in the circuit, what will be the total current for the new changed circuit?

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Problem 4.8MCQ: An ac resistance is higher than a dc resistance. True False
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**Problem Statement:**

For a circuit series and parallel configuration, the supply voltage \( V_{\text{supply}} = 240 \) Volts. The resistances are given as follows:
- \( R_1 = 20 \, \Omega \)
- \( R_2 = 30 \, \Omega \)
- \( R_3 = 8 \, \Omega \)
- \( R_4 = 30 \, \Omega \)
- \( R_5 = 60 \, \Omega \)

If resistors \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) are shorted in the circuit, what will be the total current for the new changed circuit?

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram shows a circuit with the following configuration:
- A power supply is connected.
- \( R_2 \) and \( R_3 \) are in parallel, and together they are in series with \( R_4 \).
- \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) are separate from the main circuit due to the short circuit.

**Options:**
- 2.73 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 2 Amp
- 20 Amp

**Instructions:**

Based on the given circuit and conditions (i.e., \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) being shorted), calculate the total current flowing through the circuit.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** For a circuit series and parallel configuration, the supply voltage \( V_{\text{supply}} = 240 \) Volts. The resistances are given as follows: - \( R_1 = 20 \, \Omega \) - \( R_2 = 30 \, \Omega \) - \( R_3 = 8 \, \Omega \) - \( R_4 = 30 \, \Omega \) - \( R_5 = 60 \, \Omega \) If resistors \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) are shorted in the circuit, what will be the total current for the new changed circuit? **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows a circuit with the following configuration: - A power supply is connected. - \( R_2 \) and \( R_3 \) are in parallel, and together they are in series with \( R_4 \). - \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) are separate from the main circuit due to the short circuit. **Options:** - 2.73 Amp - 30 Amp - 2 Amp - 20 Amp **Instructions:** Based on the given circuit and conditions (i.e., \( R_1 \) and \( R_5 \) being shorted), calculate the total current flowing through the circuit.
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Given data,

The given circuit is a dc circuit with the following parameters

VS=240 VR1= 20 ΩR2= 30 ΩR3= 8 ΩR4= 30 ΩR5= 60 Ω

The given circuit is drawn below

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According to the given data, the resistors R1 and R5 are short-circuited.

Since short circuit resistance is zero, any resistor in parallel with a short circuit path is redundant in nature.  Because Current always follows the path with a smaller resistance. 

 

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