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A cell of emf E having  an internal resistance 'r' is connected to an external resistance R. The potential difference 'V' across the resistance R varies with R as shown by the curve:

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Options:
  • A A
  • B B
  • C C
  • D D
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The correct answer is: B
V = E - ir = - Er R + r = E R + r - r R + r

V = ER R + r

  V = 0  at  R = 0

V = E  at  R =

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