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The four arms of a Wheatstone bridge have resistances as shown in the figure. A galvanometer of 15Ω resistance is connected across BD. Calculate the current through the galvanometer when a potential difference of 10V is maintained across AC.

Option 1 -

4.87 µA

Option 2 -

2.44 mA

Option 3 -

4.87 mA

Option 4 -

2.44 µA

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Correct Option - 3

Detailed Solution:

Let V? = 10V, V? = xV, V? = 0V, and V? = yV.
Applying Kirchhoff's current law at node B:
(x - 10)/100 + (x - y)/15 + (x - 0)/10 = 0 ⇒ 53x - 20y = 30 . (1)
Applying Kirchhoff's current law at node D:
(y - 10)/60 + (y - x)/15 + (y - 0)/5 = 0 ⇒ 17y - 4x = 10 . (2)
Solving equations (1) and (2), we get:
x = 0.865 and y = 0.792
The current i? is:
i? = (x - y) / 15 = 4.87 mA

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