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A cell gives a current of 0.15A through a resistance of 8\(\Omega\) and 0.3A. When...

Physics
JAMB 1985

A cell gives a current of 0.15A through a resistance of 8\(\Omega\) and 0.3A. When the resistance is changed to 3\(\Omega\) the internal resistance of the cell is

  • A. 0.05\(\Omega\)
  • B. 1.00\(\Omega\)
  • C. 1.50\(\Omega\)
  • D. 2.00\(\Omega\)
  • E. 2.50\(\Omega\)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

The E.M.F of a circuit is given by 

\(E=I(R+r)\)

Hence, E = 0.15(8+r)  = 0.3(3+r)

1.2 + 0.15r = 0.9 + 0.3r

1.2 - 0.9 = 0.3r - 0.15r

0.3 = 0.15r

r = \(\frac{0.3}{0.15}\)

r = 2\(\Omega\)


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