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Three similar cells each of e.m.f 2 v and internal resistance 2Ω are connected in…

Three similar cells each of e.m.f 2 v and internal resistance 2Ω are connected in parallel, the total e.m.f and total internal resistance are respectively
  • A.
    6 v, 6.0Ω
  • B.
    2 v, 0.7Ω
  • C.
    2 v, 6.0Ω
  • D.
    6 v, 0.7Ω
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Total energy in parred connection is equal to emt of one cell, = 2v but total internal resistance is given by
(1)/r = (1)/r1 + (1)/r2 + (1)/r3 = (1)/2 + (1)/2 + (1)/2 = (3)/2
∴ r = (2)/3 = 0.67Ω