In Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 shown in the figures, $R_1=1 \,\Omega, R_2=2 \,\Omega$ and $R_3=3\, \Omega P_1$ and $P_2$ are the power dissipations in Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 when the switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ are in open conditions, respectively $Q_1$ and $Q_2$ are the power dissipations in Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 when the switches $S_1$ and $S_2$ are in closed conditions, respectively. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?|
- When a voltage source of $6 V$ is connected across A and B in both circuits, $P_1 < P_2$.
- When a constant current source of $2 Amp$ is connected across A and B in both circuits, $P_1>P_2$.
- When a voltage source of $6 V$ is connected across A and B in Circuit-1, $Q_1>P_1$.
- When a constant current source of $2 Amp$ is connected across A and B in both circuits, $Q_2 < Q_1$
The Correct Option is A, B, C
Solution and Explanation
The correct answers are:
When a voltage source of $6 V$ is connected across A and B in both circuits, $P_1 < P_2$.
When a constant current source of $2 Amp$ is connected across A and B in both circuits, $P_1>P_2$.
When a voltage source of $6 V$ is connected across A and B in Circuit-1, $Q_1>P_1$.
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Current Electricity
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Types of Current Electricity
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Direct Current
The current electricity whose direction remains the same is known as direct current. Direct current is defined by the constant flow of electrons from a region of high electron density to a region of low electron density. DC is used in many household appliances and applications that involve a battery.
Alternating Current
The current electricity that is bidirectional and keeps changing the direction of the charge flow is known as alternating current. The bi-directionality is caused by a sinusoidally varying current and voltage that reverses directions, creating a periodic back-and-forth motion for the current. The electrical outlets at our homes and industries are supplied with alternating current.