The potential difference between points A and B is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{10}{3}V$
The net resistance of the circuit ($R_{net}$),
$\frac{1}{R_{net}}=\frac{1}{2+4}+\frac{1}{2+1}$
$\frac{1}{R_{net}}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{3}{6}$
$⇒R_{net}=2Ω$
$I=\frac{V}{R}=\frac{10}{2}=5A$ [Using Ohm's law]
Current going through (2, 1) = $\frac{10}{3}A$
Current going through (2, 4) = $\frac{5}{3}A$
$V_A=10-2×\frac{5}{3}=\frac{20}{3}V$
$V_B=10-\frac{20}{3}=\frac{10}{3}V$
$∴ V_A-V_B=\frac{20}{3}-\frac{10}{3}=\frac{10}{3}V$