Two identical batteries

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two identical batteries, each of emf E=2 VE=2\,\mathrm{V} and internal resistance r=1 Ωr=1\,\Omega, are available to produce heat in an external resistance by passing a current through it. What is the maximum power that can be developed across an external resistance using these batteries?

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