The terminal voltage of a battery is 4.0V when supplying a current of 2.0A, and...

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JAMB 1993

The terminal voltage of a battery is 4.0V when supplying a current of 2.0A, and 2.0V when supplying a current of 3.0A. The internal resistance of the battery is

  • A. 0.5Ω
  • B. 1.0Ω
  • C. 2.0Ω
  • D. 4.0Ω

Correct Answer: C. 2.0Ω

Explanation

E = 4 + 2r and E = 2 + 3r

therefore, r = 2Ω



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