Two identical cells of emf = 1.5 V and internal resistance = 0.5 Ω are connected in series. If the current drawn from the cells is 1 A, then the effective…
Two identical cells of emf = 1.5 V and internal resistance = 0.5 Ω are connected in series. If the current drawn from the cells is 1 A, then the effective terminal potential difference of the cells will be __________.
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Correct answer: (C) 2 V
Explanation
In series, total emf = 1.5 + 1.5 = 3 V and total internal resistance = 0.5 + 0.5 = 1 Ω. Terminal voltage V = E - Ir = 3 - 1 x 1 = 2 V.