JAMB Physics 1986 Question 40

Question 40

Current Electricity

In Fig. 9, the value of R is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.3 Ω
  2. B.4 Ω
  3. C.5 Ω
  4. D.6 Ω
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Answer: D (6 Ω)

Explanation

Total resistance = 12/2 = 6 Ω. So R in parallel with 6 Ω must be 3 Ω, which needs R = 6 Ω.