Two identical cells

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two identical cells, each of emf 1.5 V and internal resistance 1 Ω, are connected in parallel and used to drive a 2 Ω resistor. What is the potential difference across the resistor while current flows? (a) 0.75 V0.75\,\text{V} (b) 1.2 V1.2\,\text{V} (c) 1.5 V1.5\,\text{V} (d) 0.6 V0.6\,\text{V}

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