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Electrical Engineering · Q9

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Engineering and GATE · Electrical Engineering · question 9

Q9

A closed switch has a resistance of

A.
Zero
Answer
B.
About 50 ohms
C.
About 500 ohms
D.
Infinity

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A closed switch allows current to flow freely through the circuit, meaning its resistance is zero or very close to zero.

This lack of resistance ensures that there is no significant opposition to the flow of electric current, allowing the circuit to be completed.

In contrast, an open switch would have infinite resistance, preventing any current from flowing through the circuit.