The maximum power dissipated in an external resistance R, when connected to a cell of emf \(\epsilon\) and internal resistance r, will be ________.

A \(\frac{\varepsilon^2}{r}\)
B \(\frac{\varepsilon^2}{2 r}\)
C \(\frac{\varepsilon^2}{3 r}\)
D \(\frac{\varepsilon^2}{4 r}\)

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(D) \(\frac{\varepsilon^2}{4 r}\)

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(D)
power dissipated
\(
\begin{array}{l}
P=I^2 R \\
P=\left(\frac{\varepsilon}{R+r}\right)^2 R
\end{array}
\)
power dissipated in R is maximum when \(R =r\).
\(\begin{array}{l} P _{\max }=\left(\frac{\varepsilon}{r+r}\right)^2 r \\ P _{\max }=\frac{\varepsilon^2}{4 r^2} \times r \\ P _{\max }=\frac{\varepsilon^2}{4 r}\end{array}\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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