A cell of emf 2.0 V and internal resistance 0.4 Ω is connected to an external…

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Problem

A cell of emf 2.0 V and internal resistance 0.4 Ω is connected to an external resistor of 3.6 Ω. What is the potential difference across the external resistor? (a)

2.2\,\text{V}

(b)

2.0\,\text{V}

(c)

1.8\,\text{V}

(d)

1.6\,\text{V}

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