What is the difference between emf and terminal voltage of a cell?

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Difference between emf and terminal voltage:
EMF
Terminal Voltage
1) When there is no current, the voltage generated in between two ends of a battery is called emf. 1) The potential difference between the ends of a cell is terminal voltage.
2) It happens in an open circuit. 2) It happens in a closed circuit.
3) EMF is directly proportional to internal resistance. 3) Terminal voltage is dependent upon resistance.
4) It is measured by the potentiometer. 4) The voltmeter is used to measure terminal voltage.
5) The intensity remains the same throughout. 5) Intensity changes with a drop in external resistance.

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EMF	Terminal Voltage
1) When there is no current, the voltage generated in between two ends of a battery is called emf.	1) The potential difference between the ends of a cell is terminal voltage.
2) It happens in an open circuit.	2) It happens in a closed circuit.
3) EMF is directly proportional to internal resistance.	3) Terminal voltage is dependent upon resistance.
4) It is measured by the potentiometer.	4) The voltmeter is used to measure terminal voltage.
5) The intensity remains the same throughout.	5) Intensity changes with a drop in external resistance.