
- AV1 = V2 and R1 = R2 = R3
- BV1 = V2 and R1 = 2R2 = R3
- CV1 = 2V2 and 2R1 = 2R2 = R3
- D2V1 = V2 and 2R1 = R2 = R3
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Correct answer: A, B, D
Let the circuit be the standard bridge-type arrangement: left branch has battery in series with , right branch has battery in series with , and the resistor connects the midpoints.
For current through to be zero, the two junctions connected by must be at the same potential.
We solve using the balance condition.
1. Condition for zero current through
If current through is zero, then no current flows across the bridge branch, so the two side branches behave independently.
Let the top and bottom nodes be common. Then current in left branch is and current in right branch is
Potential drop from the top node to the midpoint on the left is and on the right is . For the midpoint potentials to be equal, we require the fractional division to match. Equivalently, the bridge balance condition is
Now check the options.
2. Check option A
Given: Then Condition is satisfied.
So A is correct.
3. Check option B
Given: Thus Hence Condition is satisfied.
So B is correct.
4. Check option C
Given: From , we get But These are not equal, so the balance condition is not satisfied.
So C is incorrect.
5. Check option D
Given: Also, Condition is satisfied.
So D is correct.
6. Final answer
The current through is zero for:
This matches the stored correct answer.
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