Question:

A battery of emf $10\, V$ and internal resistance $3\, \Omega$ is connected to a resistor. The current in the circuit is $0.5\, A$. The terminal voltage of the battery when the circuit is closed is

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • 10 V
  • 0 V
  • 1.5 V
  • 8.5 V
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Terminal voltage of the battery after closing the circuit is $V = E-ir $ $= 10-0.5\times 3 $ $=10-1.5 $ $=8.5\,V$
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Concepts Used:

Cells

  • A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is called an electric cell. To an electric circuit, the battery provides the constant electromotive force.
  • Each cell comprises 2 half cells which are connected in series by a conductive electrolyte containing anions and cations:
    • One-half cell is made up of electrolyte and a negative electrode called an anion.
    • The other half cell is made up of electrolytes and a positive electrode called a cathode.
  • Redox reactions take place simultaneously.
  • While charging, cations are reduced at the cathode, and anions are oxidized at the anode.
  • Electrodes do not join each other as they are electrically connected by the electrolyte.