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PHY 102 Current Electricity Objective Question
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How is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a battery defined according to the text?
Options
A The current flowing through the circuit
B The total energy dissipated in the circuit
C The potential difference across the terminals when no current is flowing
Correct Answer
D The resistance of the battery
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 defines e.m.f. as "the potential difference across the terminals of a battery (or any other generator) on open circuit, that is, when no current is flowing."

Hint

EMF is related to the maximum potential difference a source can provide, typically measured when it's not delivering current.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Current Electricity
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 675 of 1819
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