Cells in Series and in Parallel

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Cells in Series and in Parallel: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Series Grouping of Cells, Parallel Grouping of Cells & Grouping of Cells etc.

Important Questions on Cells in Series and in Parallel

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To draw a maximum current from a combination of cells, how should the cells be grouped?

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6 electric cells are connected in series in an electronic device which works at 9 V potential difference. Emf of on cell is 

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To get maximum current through a resistance of 2.5 Ω, one can use m rows of cells, each row having n cells. The internal resistance of each cell is 0.5 Ω. What are the values of n and m, if the total number of cells is 45?

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A student connects four cells, each of emf 1.5 V and internal resistance 0.25 Ω in series but one cell has its terminals reversed. This battery sends current in a  2 Ω resistor. The current is :

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To get maximum current through a resistance of 2.5Ω, one can use m rows of cells, each row having n cells. The internal resistance of each cell is 0.5Ω. What are the values of n & m, if the total number of cells is 45?

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Two cells with the same emf ε and internal resistance r1 & r2 are connected in series to an external resistance R. The value of R so that the potential difference across the first cell be zero is:

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In the network given below, find the charge on the capacitor (in μC) at the steady state.}

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In the circuit shown in figure, reading of ammeter will: 

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Assertion: When cells are connected in series to the external load the effective e.m.f. increases.

Reason: The cells help each other in sending the current to the external load.

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Two cells, having the same emf are connected in series through an external resistance R . Cells have internal resistances r1 and r2 r1>r2 respectively. When the circuit is closed, the potential difference across the first cell is zero. The value of R is -

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Which of the following are true, when the cells are connected in series?