When a current of (2.5±0.5) A flows through a wire, it develops a potential difference of (20±1) V, then the resistance of wire is
Options
(a) (8±2)Ω
(b) (8±1.6)Ω
(c) (8±1.5)Ω
(d) (8±3)Ω
Correct Answer:
(8±2)Ω
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R=V/I
R=20/2.5
R= 8 ohm
Now,
∆ R/R=∆ V/V+∆I/I
=1/20 +0.5/2.5
= 1/4
Therefore,
∆ R÷R=1÷4
∆ R=1÷4×R
∆R=1÷4×8
∆R=2
Therefore,
Resistance with error limits=R+ - ∆R
=(8+ - 2)ohm