The diagram above illustrates a meter bridge circuit under balanced condition. Determine the value of x.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Using wheatstone bridge principle;
\(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{2}{(100 - x)}\)
2(100 - x) = 2 x \(x\)
200 = 2\(x + 2x\)
200 = 4x
x = \(\frac{200}{4}\)
= 50cm
~ 57.2cm
Using wheatstone bridge principle;
\(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{2}{(100 - x)}\)
2(100 - x) = 2 x \(x\)
200 = 2\(x + 2x\)
200 = 4x
x = \(\frac{200}{4}\)
= 50cm
~ 57.2cm