When an electric cell drives current through load resistance, its back emf,
A
Supports the original emf
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B
Opposes the original emf
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C
Supports if internal resistance is low
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D
Opposes if load resistance is large
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Solution
The correct option is B Opposes the original emf A figure is shown above. According to given circuit idea, the current will flow from −ve pole to +ve pole internally in the cell. Thereby generating back emf which is in opposition to the original emf.