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Five current carrying conductors meet at a point P. What is the magnitude and direction of the current in the fifth conductor?

  1. A 1 A from Q to P
  2. B 1 A from P to Q
  3. C 3 A from P to Q
  4. D 2 A from Q to P
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(B) 1 A from P to Q

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Using Kirchoff's junction law which is based upon the law of conservation of charge, Net charge accumulation at any junction is zero, therefore, ∑i=1n=I1+I2+……+In At junction P,  +5 A++4 A+-3 A+-5 A+IP=0⇒IP=1 A Therefore, the…
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