3.10 - CELLS EMF INTERNAL RESISTANCE
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What is electromotive force?
💡 Hint: Think of it like the battery's push without any load.
What does internal resistance in a cell affect?
💡 Hint: Consider how circuits behave when loads are applied.
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What is internal resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about where the resistance is located in relation to the battery.
If the emf of a cell is 10V and the current flowing is 5A with an internal resistance of 1 ohm, what is the terminal voltage?
💡 Hint: Use the formula for terminal voltage.
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An electrolytic cell has an emf of 15V and internal resistance of 4 ohms. Calculate the maximum current that can be drawn and the terminal voltage across a 10-ohm load when 2A is flowing.
💡 Hint: Break the problem into two parts: calculate I_max, then use the terminal voltage formula.
Discuss a scenario where measuring internal resistance is critical for a battery pack used in an electric vehicle.
💡 Hint: Consider how this could affect the vehicle's power delivery.
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