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:
A
A
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B
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C
C
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D
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Solution
The correct option is B B V=E−ir=−ErR+r=E[R+r−rR+r]V=ER(R+r)⇒V=0atR=0V=EatR=∞