JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 3. current electricity
A potential \(V_0\) is applied across a uniform wire of resistance \(R\). The power dissipation is \(P_1\). The wire is then cut into two equal halves and a potential of \(V _0\) is applied across the length of each half. The total power dissipation across two wires is \(P_2\). The ratio \(P_2: P_1\) is \(\sqrt{x}: 1\). The value of \(x\) is \(.............\).
- A \(15\)
- B \(14\)
- C \(16\)
- D \(13\)
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Correct Answer
(C) \(16\)
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\(P=V I=I^2 R=\frac{V^2}{R}\) Now \(R=\frac{\rho l}{A}\) If wire is cut in two equal half \(R^{\prime}=\frac{R}{2}\) Initial \(P_1=\frac{V_0^2}{R}\) After \(P_2=\frac{V_0^2}{R^{\prime}} \times 2 \Rightarrow \frac{V_0^2}{R} \times 4\) \(\frac{P_2}{P_1}=4=\frac{\sqrt{x}}{1}\)…
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