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PHY 102 PHY 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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The terminal voltage of a cell supplying energy to a circuit is usually less than its emf because of the cell's
Options
A size
B internal resistance
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C mass
D energy
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Some emf drives current through the cell's own internal resistance r. V = E - Ir.

Hint

Some emf drives current through the cell's own internal resistance r.

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