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PHY 102 Current Electricity Objective Question

Question

According to the text, what does the e.m.f. of a battery depend on?
Options
A Its size.
B The internal resistance.
C The nature of the chemicals used.
Correct Answer
D The external circuit resistance.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 states, "The e.m.f. of a battery depends on the nature of the chemicals used and not on its size."

Hint

The chemical reaction determines the potential difference.

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