Two batteries with e.m.f. $12\, V$ and $13\, V$ are connected in parallel across a load resistor of $10 \, \Omega$. The internal resistances of the two batteries are $1 \, \Omega$ and $2 \, \Omega$ respectively. The voltage across the load lies between :
- 11.6 V and 11.7 V
- 11.5 V and 11.6 V
- 11.4 V and 11.5 V
- 11.7 V and 11.8 V
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Applying \(KVL\) in loops,
\(12−x−10(x+y)=0\)
\(⇒12=11x+10y\) …….(i)
\(13=10x+12y\) …….. (ii)
Solving \(x=\frac{7}{15}A, y=\frac{23}{32}A\)
\(V=10(x+y)=11.56V\)
Aliter: \(r_{eq}=32Ω\), \(R=10Ω\)
\(\frac{E_{eq}}{r_{eq}}=\frac{E_1}{r_1} + \frac{E_2}{r_2}\)
\(⇒E_{eq}=\frac{37}{3}V\)
\(V=\frac{E_{eq}}{R+r_{eq}} R=11.56V\)
\(\text{The Correct Option is (B):} 11.5 \;V \;and \;11.6 V\)
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