Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

The equivalent resistance between points A and B of an infinite network of resistances, each of 1Ω, connected as shown, is:

Options:

infinite

$\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$ Ω

zero

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$ Ω

Explanation:

Let RAB = x. Then,

$R_{AB}=1+\frac{x}{1+x}$        or        $x=1+\frac{x}{1+x}$

∴  $x+x^2=1+x+x$        or        $x^2-x-1=0$

$x=\frac{1+\sqrt{1+4}}{2}=\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2} \Omega$