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A cell of e.m.f. ε and internal resistance 𝔯 sends current 1.0 A when it is connected to an external resistance 1.9 Ω. But it sends current 0.5 A when it is connected to an external resistance 3.9 Ω. - Physics

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A cell of e.m.f. ε and internal resistance 𝔯 sends current 1.0 A when it is connected to an external resistance 1.9 Ω. But it sends current 0.5 A when it is connected to an external resistance 3.9 Ω. Calculate the values of ε and 𝔯.

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Solution

In first case

I = 1 A, R = 1.9 ohm

ε = I (R + r)

= 1(1.9 + r)

ε = 1.9 + r   ...(1)

In second case

I = 0.5 A, R = 3.9 ohm

ε = I(R + r)

= 0.5 (3.9 + r)

ε = 1.95 + 0.5r   ...(2)

From eq. (1) and (2),

1.9 + r = 1.95 + 0.5r

r = `0.05/0.5`

r = 0.1 ohm

Substituting value of r

ε = 1.9 + r

= 1.9 + 0.1

= 2 V

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