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  1. In the circuit shown in the figure, X is an element which always absorbs power during a particular operation it sets up a current of 1 amp in the direction shown and absorbs a power Px. It is possible that X can absorb the same power Px for another current I. the value of this current is


    1. (3 – √14) amps
    2. (3 + √14 amps
    3. 5 amps
    4. none of these
Correct Option: D

As element absorbs power, let it be Rx.

i = 1 =
6
Rx + 1

⇒ Rx = 5 Ω
P =
6
2 × 5 = 5 W
6

For 5A, P = 52 × 5 = 125 W
For 3 + √14, P = 227 W
For 3 – √14, P = 2.75 W
Hence none of the above is correct.



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