NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCurrent ElectricityPractice
Two cells, having the same E.M.F. are connected in series through an external resistance R . Cells have internal resistances r 1 and r 2 r 1 > r 2 respectively. When the circuit is closed, the potential difference across the first cell is zero. The value of R is
Options
- Ar 1 + r 2 2
- Br 1 - r 2 2
- Cr 1 + r 2
- Dr 1 - r 2
Correct answer
D. r 1 - r 2
Step-by-step solution
Current in the circuit = E + E r 1 + r 2 + R = 2 E r 1 + r 2 + R Potential difference across first cell = E - ir 1 = E - 2 E × r 1 r 1 + r 2 + R Now, E - 2 Er 1 r 1 + r 2 + R = 0 ⇒ E = 2 Er 1 r 1 + r 2 + R ⇒ 2 r 1 = r 1 + r 2 + R R = r 1 - r 2