Two cells of equal $e.m.f.$ $E$ and internal resistances $r_1$ and $r_2$ $(r_1 > r_2)$ are connected in series. On connecting this combination to an external resistance $R$,it is observed that the potential difference across the first cell becomes zero. The value of $R$ will be

  • A
    $r_1 + r_2$
  • B
    $r_1 - r_2$
  • C
    $\frac{r_1 + r_2}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{r_1 - r_2}{2}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$n$ rows,each containing $m$ cells in series,are connected in parallel. The maximum current is drawn from this combination through an external resistance of $3\, \Omega$. If the total number of cells used is $24$ and the internal resistance of each cell is $0.5\, \Omega$,then $m$ and $n$ are respectively:

Difficult
View Solution

$A$ cell of e.m.f. $E$ is connected with an external resistance $R$,then the potential difference across the cell is $V$. The internal resistance of the cell will be:

Two batteries with different $e.m.f.$ are connected in parallel. Consider the following statements: $(i)$ The equivalent $e.m.f.$ is less than the individual $e.m.f.s$. $(ii)$ The equivalent internal resistance is less than the individual internal resistances.

To draw maximum current from a combination of cells,how should the cells be grouped?

Two sources of equal $emf$ $E$ are connected in series with an external resistance $R$. The internal resistances of the two sources are $R_1$ and $R_2$ $(R_2 > R_1)$. If the potential difference across the source of internal resistance $R_2$ is zero,then the value of $R$ is:

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo