A cell of e.m.f. E is connected with an external resistance R , then p.d. across cell is V . The internal resistance of cell will be
Let the current in the circuit =i=VR. Across the cell, E=V+ir⇒r=E−Vi=E−VVR=(E−VV)R
The potential difference across a cell of emf E and internal resistance r is
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: