Question

Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The equivalent emf of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than either of the two emfs. Statement-II: The equivalent internal resistance of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than the internal resistance of either of the two batteries. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
• B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
• C. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
• D. Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true

Hint:

For parallel batteries, the total emf is equal to the emf of the strongest battery, and the total internal resistance is lower than the individual resistances.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To understand why the correct choice is "Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true", we need to examine each statement individually.

Statement-I: "The equivalent emf of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than either of the two emfs."

When two nonideal batteries are connected in parallel, the equivalent emf (E_eq) is not simply smaller than either emf but rather an average based on their internal resistances. The formula for the equivalent emf is:

E_eq= (E₁R₂ + E₂R₁)/(R₁+R₂)

 

Here, E₁ and E₂ are the emfs of the two batteries, while R₁ and R₂ are their internal resistances. The E_eq is essentially a weighted average and can be greater than or equal to the smaller emf and smaller than or equal to the larger emf. Therefore, Statement-I is false.

Statement-II: "The equivalent internal resistance of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than the internal resistance of either of the two batteries."

When internal resistances are combined in parallel, the equivalent resistance (R_eq) is smaller than either of the individual resistances. The formula for the equivalent internal resistance is:

1/R_eq = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂

 

As a result, R_eq is indeed smaller than either R₁ or R₂. Therefore, Statement-II is true.

Thus, the correct answer is: Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.