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A resistor is connected to a battery of $12 \text{ V}$ emf and internal resistance $2 \ \Omega$. If the current in the circuit is $0.6 \text{ A}$, the terminal voltage of the battery is :

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The correct answer is
$10.8 \text{ V}$

Given Electrical Parameters

The problem provides the following values:

  • Battery Electromotive Force (emf), $\mathcal{E} = 12 \text{ V}$
  • Internal Resistance, $r = 2 \ \Omega$
  • Circuit Current, $I = 0.6 \text{ A}$

Formula for Terminal Voltage

The terminal voltage ($V_T$) of a battery is the actual voltage across its terminals when current is flowing. It can be calculated using the formula:

$ V_T = \mathcal{E} - Ir $

Where:

  • $V_T$ is the terminal voltage
  • $\mathcal{E}$ is the battery emf
  • $I$ is the current flowing through the circuit
  • $r$ is the internal resistance of the battery

Calculation of Terminal Voltage

Substitute the given values into the formula:

$ V_T = 12 \text{ V} - (0.6 \text{ A} \times 2 \ \Omega) $

First, calculate the voltage drop across the internal resistance:

$ I \times r = 0.6 \text{ A} \times 2 \ \Omega = 1.2 \text{ V} $

Now, subtract this voltage drop from the battery's emf:

$ V_T = 12 \text{ V} - 1.2 \text{ V} $

$ V_T = 10.8 \text{ V} $

Result

The terminal voltage of the battery is $10.8 \text{ V}$.

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