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The reading of an ideal ammeter, in the circuit shown here, equals (i) I when key K_1is closed but key K_2 is open , (ii) I/2when both keys K_1 and K_2are closed. Find the expression for the resistance of X in terms of the resistance R and S.

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Solution : We know that resistance of an ideal AMMETER is zero.
(i)When only key `K_1`is closed, the current flowing through the ammeter is given as :(ii) When key `K_2`is also closed, the CIRCUIT current becomes
`I. = (epsi)/( R + (SX)/(S + X))`
and the current flowing through the ammeter is given as :
`I/2 = (S)/(S + X).I.= ( (S)/(S+X)) .(epsi)/(R +(SX)/(S + X)) = (S epsi)/((S + X)R+SX)`...(ii)
Multiplying (ii) by 2 and then equating with (i), we GET
`(epsi)/(R+X) = (2S epsi)/((S + X)R+ SX)`
` RARR (S+X) R + SX = 2S (R+X)" or" SR + XR + SX = 2SR + 2SX`
` rArr XR - SX = SR`or`X = (RS)/((R - S))`


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