NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
A battery with an electromotive force of 6.0 V is connected to an external circuit. When a steady current of 2.0 A is drawn from it, the potential difference across the battery terminals is measured to be 5.4 V. The internal resistance of the battery is :
Options
- A0.3
- B1.2
- C2.7
- D3.0
Correct answer
A. 0.3
Step-by-step solution
The terminal potential difference V of a battery is given by the equation: V = E - Ir where E is the electromotive force, I is the current, and r is the internal resistance. Rearranging the formula to solve for r : r = E - V I Substituting the given values E = 6.0 V, V = 5.4 V, and I = 2.0 A: r = 6.0 - 5.4 2.0 r = 0.6 2.0 r = 0.3 Answer: 0.3