(a) : The equivalent circuit diagram of the given network is as shown in figure. It is a balanced Wheatstone bridge, hence no current flows through arm $C D$. Therefore resistance across arm $C D$ becomes ineffective. Now, equivalent resistance between terminals $A$ and $B$ is, $ R=\frac{8 \times 8}{8+8}=4 \Omega $ Current in the circuit, $I=\frac{V}{R}$ $ \therefore I=\frac{40}{4}=10 A $
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