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PHY 102 Current Electricity Objective Question

Question

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

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

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

Hint

Consider what fundamental property of a battery determines its voltage output.

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