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WBJEE · Physics · Current Electricity

Two identical cells each of emf \(\mathrm{E}\) and internal resistance \(\mathrm{r}\) are connected in parallel with an external resistance \(\mathrm{R}\). To get maximum power developed across \(R\), the value of \(R\) is

  1. A \(R=r / 2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{R}=\mathrm{r}\)
  3. C \(R=r / 3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{R}=2 \mathrm{r}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(R=r / 2\)

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Detailed explanation

\(R_{e q}=\frac{r}{2}\) \(I=\frac{2 E}{r+2 R}\) For max. power consumption. I should be max. So denominator should be min. for that \(r+2 R=(\sqrt{r}, \quad)\)