Q.

The equivalent resistance of a series combination of two resistances is X ohm. If the resistances are of 10 Ω and 40 Ω respectively, the value of X will be:

1 10 Ω  
2 20 Ω  
3 50 Ω  
4 40 Ω  

Ans.

(3)

R=R1+R2R=10+40=50Ω

Hence, the value of X is 50 Ω.