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Four resistances 4 Ω, 8Ω, XΩ and 12Ω are connected in a series to form Wheatstone’s network. If the network is balanced, the value of X is ______. - Physics

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Four resistances 4 Ω, 8Ω, XΩ and 12Ω are connected in a series to form Wheatstone’s network. If the network is balanced, the value of X is ______.

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  • 18

  • 12

  • 8

  • 6

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Four resistances 4 Ω, 8Ω, XΩ, and 12Ω are connected in a series to form Wheatstone’s network. If the network is balanced, the value of X is 6.

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