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A battery with an emf of 12 V and an internal resistance of 0.5 delivers a current of 2 A. What is its terminal voltage?

  1. 11 V
  2. 13 V
  3. 12 V
  4. 10 V

Answer

A. 11 V

Solution

V = - Ir = 12 - 2(0.5) = 11 V.

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