The difference of potential between the terminals of cells is 2.2 volts. When a 4ohm resistor is connected across the terminals of this cells, the potential...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Physics - 1983 Subject: Physics

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The difference of potential between the terminals of cells is 2.2 volts. When a 4ohm resistor is connected across the terminals of this cells, the potential difference is 2 volts. What is the internal resistance of the cell?
Answer Details
IR = 2 and Ir = 0.2

I =  2 R  ; I =  0.2 r

2 4  =  0.2 r

r = 0.4

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