JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 3. current electricity
The effective resistance between \(A\) and \(B\), if resistance of each resistor is \(R\) will be _______.

- A \(\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{R}\)
- B \(\frac{8 R}{3}\)
- C \(\frac{5 R}{3}\)
- D \(\frac{4 R}{3}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\frac{8 R}{3}\)
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From symmetry we can remove two middle resistance. New circuit is
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