Cells, EMF, Internal Resistance
Important Questions on Cells, EMF, Internal Resistance
The figure shows a potentiometer used for the determination of internal resistance of a cell. The balance point of the cell in open circuit is . When a resistor of is used in the external circuit of the cell, the balance point shifts to length of the potentiometer wire. Determine the internal resistance of the cell.

Determine the current drawn from a supply with internal resistance by the infinite network shown below. Each resistor has resistance

Determine the equivalent resistance of networks shown below.

A secondary cell after long use has an emf of and a large internal resistance of . What maximum current can be drawn from the cell? Could the cell drive the starting motor of a car?

A storage battery of emf and internal resistance is being charged by a dc supply using a series resistor of What is the terminal voltage of the battery during charging? What is the purpose of having a series resistor in the charging circuit?

