MCQMediumJEE Main 2026 · 21 January, Shift 2Combination of Resistors

Physics Question from JEE Main 2026 · 21 January, Shift 2

Two known resistances of RΩR \, \Omega and 2RΩ2R \, \Omega and one unknown resistance XΩX \, \Omega are connected in a circuit as shown in the figure. If the equivalent resistance between points AA and BB in the circuit is XΩX \, \Omega, then the value of XX is _____ Ω\Omega.

Circuit diagram between points A and B showing a bridge-like network with top branch resistors 2R and X in series and bottom branch resistor R.
  • A

    RR

  • B

    (31)R(\sqrt{3} - 1)R

  • C

    2(31)R2(\sqrt{3} - 1)R

  • D

    (3+1)R(\sqrt{3} + 1)R

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