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In the given circuit, an ideal voltmeter connected across the 10 Ω resistance reads  2 V . The internal resistance  r , of each cell is:
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Options:
  • A 0 Ω
  • B 1.5 Ω
  • C 0.5 Ω
  • D 1 Ω
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.5 Ω

Current through battery =210+215=6+430=13 A
Also, net resistance Req=15×1015+10+2+2r
=8+2r
13=1.5+1.58+2r
8+2r=9
r=12=0.5Ω

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