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Combination of Batteries

Question 1: easy

A carbon resistor is marked with the rings coloured brown, black green and gold. The resistance (in ohm) is :

1. \[3.2\times 10^{5}\] Β±5%
2. \[1\times 10^{6}\] Β±10%
3. \[1\times 10^{7}\] Β±5%
4. \[1\times 10^{6}\] Β±5%
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To determine the resistance of a carbon resistor with color bands brown, black, green, and gold, use the color code for resistors:


1. Color code values:

  • Brown:
    11
     

    (1st digit)

  • Black:
    00
     

    (2nd digit)

  • Green:
    10510^5
     

    (multiplier)

  • Gold:
    Β±5%\pm 5\%
     

    (tolerance)


2. Calculate resistance:

The resistance is calculated as:

 

R=(1stΒ digit × 10+2ndΒ digit) × multiplier.R = (\text{1st digit}\,\times\,10 + \text{2nd digit}) \,\times\, \text{multiplier}.

 

Substitute values:

 

R=(1Γ—10+0)Γ—105=10Γ—105=106 Ω.R = (1 \times 10 + 0) \times 10^5 = 10 \times 10^5 = 10^6 \, \Omega.

 

This is equal to:

 

R=1 MΩ (megaohm).R = 1 \, \text{M}\Omega \, (\text{megaohm}).

 


3. Tolerance:

The gold band indicates a tolerance of

Β±5%\pm 5\%

, so the resistance can vary between:

 

1 MΩ±5%.1 \, \text{M}\Omega \pm 5\%.

 


Final Answer:

The resistance is:

 

1 MΩ ±5%.\boxed{1 \, \text{M}\Omega \, \pm 5\%.}

 

Question 2: moderate

N identical cells, each of emf e and internal resistance r, are joined in series. Out of these, n cells are wrongly connected, i.e., their terminals are connected in reverse of that required for series connection. n < N/2. LetΒ  \(\varepsilon_{0}\) be the emf of the resulting battery and \( r_{0}\) be its internal resistance,

1. \[\varepsilon_{0}=\left( N-n \right)\varepsilon, r_{0}=\left( N-n \right)r\]
2. \[\varepsilon_{0}=\left( N-2n \right)\varepsilon, r_{0}=\left( N-2n \right)r\]
3. \[\varepsilon_{0}=\left( N-2n \right)\varepsilon, r_{0}=Nr\]
4. \[\varepsilon_{0}=\left( N-n \right)\varepsilon, r_{0}=Nr\]
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When

NN

identical cells, each of emf

ee

and internal resistance

rr

, are connected in series and

nn

cells are connected in reverse, the resulting emf and internal resistance of the battery can be determined as follows:


1. Resultant emf ( Ξ΅0\varepsilon_0

 

):

  • For correctly connected cells, the total emf is:
    Ξ΅correct=(Nβˆ’n)e.\varepsilon_{\text{correct}} = (N - n)e.
     
  • For n reversed cells, their emf opposes the total emf. The opposing emf is:
    Ξ΅reverse=ne.\varepsilon_{\text{reverse}} = ne.
     

    The net emf of the resulting battery is: 

    Ξ΅0=Ξ΅correctβˆ’Ξ΅reverse=(Nβˆ’n)eβˆ’ne=(Nβˆ’2n)e.\varepsilon_0 = \varepsilon_{\text{correct}} - \varepsilon_{\text{reverse}} = (N - n)e - ne = (N - 2n)e. 


2. Resultant internal resistance ( r0

 

):

  • All cells, whether correctly or incorrectly connected, contribute to the total internal resistance because resistances add in series. The total internal resistance is:
    r0=Nr.r_0 = N r.
     

Final Answer:

The emf and internal resistance of the resulting battery are:

Ξ΅0=(Nβˆ’2n)e,r0=Nr.\boxed{\varepsilon_0 = (N - 2n)e, \quad r_0 = Nr.}

 

Question 3: easy

Two cells of e.m.fs. E1 and E2 and internal resistance r1 and r2 are connected in parallel. Then the e.m.f. and internal resistance of the equivalent source is :

1. \[E_{1}+E_{2} and \frac{r_{1}r_{2}}{r_{1}+r_{2}}\]
2. \[E_{1}-E_{2} and r_{1}+r_{2}\]
3. \[\frac{E_{1}r_{2}+E_{2}r_{1}}{r_{1}+r_{2}} and \frac{r_{1}r_{2}}{r_{1}+r_{2}}\]
4. \[\frac{E_{1}r_{2}+E_{2}r_{1}}{r_{1}+r_{2}} and r_{1} +r_{2}\]
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To find the equivalent emf (

EeqE_{\text{eq}}

) and internal resistance (

reqr_{\text{eq}}

) of two cells connected in parallel, we use the following principles:


1. Equivalent emf ( EeqE_{\text{eq}}

 

):

In parallel connection, the total current is the sum of the currents through each cell. Using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, the equivalent emf is given by:

 

Eeq=E1r2+E2r1r1+r2.E_{\text{eq}} = \frac{E_1 r_2 + E_2 r_1}{r_1 + r_2}.

 


2. Equivalent internal resistance ( reqr_{\text{eq}}

 

):

For resistances in parallel, the equivalent resistance is given by:

 

1req=1r1+1r2.\frac{1}{r_{\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{r_1} + \frac{1}{r_2}.

 

Simplify:

 

req=r1r2r1+r2.r_{\text{eq}} = \frac{r_1 r_2}{r_1 + r_2}.

 


Final Answer:

The equivalent emf and internal resistance of the parallel combination are:

 

Eeq=E1r2+E2r1r1+r2,req=r1r2r1+r2.\boxed{E_{\text{eq}} = \frac{E_1 r_2 + E_2 r_1}{r_1 + r_2}, \quad r_{\text{eq}} = \frac{r_1 r_2}{r_1 + r_2}}.

 

Question 4: moderate

Two cells, having the same e.m.f. are connected in series through an external resistance R. Cells have internal resistance 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 :

 

1. \[r_{1}-r_{2}\]
2. \[\frac{r_{1}+r_{2}}{2}\]
3. \[\frac{r_{1}-r_{2}}{2}\]
4. \[r_{1}+r_{2}\]
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We are tasked to find the external resistance

RR

when the potential difference across the first cell is zero. Let the emf of each cell be

EE

, the internal resistances of the two cells be

r1r_1

and

r2r_2

, and the external resistance be

RR

.


Key points:

  1. Current in the circuit: The total resistance in the circuit is
    r1+r2+Rr_1 + r_2 + R
     

    . The current II 

    is given by: 

    I=E+Er1+r2+R=2Er1+r2+R.I = \frac{E + E}{r_1 + r_2 + R} = \frac{2E}{r_1 + r_2 + R}. 

  2. Potential difference across the first cell: The potential difference across the first cell is: 

    V1=Eβˆ’Ir1.V_1 = E - I r_1.Since the potential difference across the first cell is zero, we set

    V1=0V_1 = 0:

     

    0=Eβˆ’Ir1.0 = E - I r_1.Substitute

    I=2Er1+r2+RI = \frac{2E}{r_1 + r_2 + R}:

     

    0=Eβˆ’2Er1+r2+Rβ‹…r1.0 = E - \frac{2E}{r_1 + r_2 + R} \cdot r_1. 

  3. Simplify the equation: Rearrange: 

    E=2Er1r1+r2+R.E = \frac{2E r_1}{r_1 + r_2 + R}.Divide through by

    EE(since

    E≠0E \neq 0):

     

    1=2r1r1+r2+R.1 = \frac{2r_1}{r_1 + r_2 + R}.Multiply both sides by

    r1+r2+Rr_1 + r_2 + R:

     

    r1+r2+R=2r1.r_1 + r_2 + R = 2r_1.Simplify:

     

    R=2r1βˆ’r1βˆ’r2.R = 2r_1 - r_1 - r_2. 

    R=r1βˆ’r2.R = r_1 - r_2. 


Final Answer:

The value of

RR

is:

 

R=r1βˆ’r2.\boxed{R = r_1 - r_2}.

 

Question 5: moderate

Potential difference across the terminals of the battery shown in figure is :(r = internal resistance of battery)

 

 

1. 8 V
2. 10 V
3. 6 V
4. zero
View Answer

Here 4 ohm resistor is short circuited. So current in circuit is 10/1 = 10 Ampere.

Potential V= E -ir= 10 - 10Γ—1 = 0 (zero)

Question 6: moderate

The potential difference across the terminals of a battery is 10 V when there is a current of 3A in the battery from the negative to the positive terminal. When the current is 2 A in the reverse direction, the potential difference becomes 15 V. The internal resistance of the battery is :

1. 2.5
2. 5.0
3. 2.83
4. 1
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To find the internal resistance (

rr

) of the battery, we use the following equations based on the given information:

1. Case 1: Current flows from negative to positive terminal

The potential difference is:

 

V1=Eβˆ’I1rV_1 = E - I_1 r

 

Substitute

V1=10 VV_1 = 10 \, \text{V}

,

I1=3 AI_1 = 3 \, \text{A}

:

 

10=Eβˆ’3r(1)10 = E - 3r \tag{1}

 

2. Case 2: Current flows in reverse (from positive to negative terminal)

The potential difference is:

 

V2=E+I2rV_2 = E + I_2 r

 

Substitute

V2=15 VV_2 = 15 \, \text{V}

,

I2=2 AI_2 = 2 \, \text{A}

:

 

15=E+2r(2)15 = E + 2r \tag{2}

 

3. Solve the two equations

From Equation (1):

 

E=10+3rE = 10 + 3r

 

Substitute

E=10+3rE = 10 + 3r

into Equation (2):

 

15=(10+3r)+2r15 = (10 + 3r) + 2r

 

Simplify:

 

15=10+5r15 = 10 + 5r

 

5r=5β€…β€ŠβŸΉβ€…β€Šr=1 Ω5r = 5 \implies r = 1 \, \Omega

 

Final Answer:

The internal resistance of the battery is:

 

1 Ω\boxed{1 \, \Omega}

 

Question 7: moderate

A group of N cells whose emf varies directly with the internal resistance as per the equation \(E_{N}=1.5r_{N} \) are connected as shown in the figure below. The current I in the circuit is :

 

1. 0.51 amp
2. 5.1 amp
3. 0.15 amp
4. 1.5 amp
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In the given circuit of

NN

cells, the emf (

ENE_N

) and internal resistance (

rNr_N

) are related as

EN=1.5rNE_N = 1.5r_N

. To find the current (

II

), we follow these steps:

  1. Equivalent emf and resistance:
    • The cells are connected in series, so:
      Eeq=EN=1.5rN,req=rN.E_{\text{eq}} = E_N = 1.5r_N, \quad r_{\text{eq}} = r_N.
       
  2. Total resistance:
    • Let
      RextR_{\text{ext}}
       

      be the external resistance of the circuit. From the figure, the circuit resistance is: Rtotal=rN+Rext.R_{\text{total}} = r_N + R_{\text{ext}}. 

  3. Ohm's Law:
    • The current in the circuit is:
      I=EeqRtotal=1.5rNrN+Rext.I = \frac{E_{\text{eq}}}{R_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1.5r_N}{r_N + R_{\text{ext}}}.
       
  4. Condition for ( I = 1.5 , \text{A}:
    • Substituting
      I=1.5I = 1.5
       

      into the equation: 

      1.5=1.5rNrN+Rext.1.5 = \frac{1.5r_N}{r_N + R_{\text{ext}}}. 

    • Simplifying: 

      rN+Rext=rNβ€…β€ŠβŸΉβ€…β€ŠRext=0.r_N + R_{\text{ext}} = r_N \implies R_{\text{ext}} = 0. 

Thus, the current

I=1.5 AI = 1.5 \, \text{A}

when

Rext=0R_{\text{ext}} = 0

, meaning there is no external resistance.

Question 8: easy

When a resistance of 2 ohm is connected across the terminals of a cell, the current is 0.5 amp. When the resistance is increased to 5 ohm, the current is 0.25 amp. The emf of the cell is:

1. 1.0 volt
2. 2.0 volt
3. 1.5 volt
4. 2.5 volt
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Using \( E = I(R + r) \), we set up equations: \( E = 0.5(2 + r) \) and \( E = 0.25(5 + r) \). Equating them gives \( r = 1\ \Omega \), which yields \( E = 0.5(2 + 1) = 1.5\text{ V} \).

Question 9: moderate

Consider the following statements:


(A) The electromotive force (EMF) of a cell is equal to the potential difference across its terminals when no current is flowing.


(B) Voltage drop happens in a cell due to internal resistance when current flows through it.


(C) If multiple identical cells are connected in series, the total EMF decreases.


(D) If multiple identical cells are connected in parallel with their positive terminals on the same side, the total EMF remains same as individual cell.


Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Both (A) and (C)
2. Both (B) and (C)
3. (A), (B) and (D)
4. (B), (C) and (D)
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Statements (A), (B), and (D) are conceptually correct definitions and behaviors of EMF and cells. Statement (C) is incorrect because series cells increase total EMF.

Question 10: easy

Two batteries one of emf \(18\text{ V}\) and internal resistance \(3\text{ }\Omega\) while other of emf \(12\text{ V}\) and internal resistance \(2\text{ }\Omega\) are connected in parallel with positive terminals together at one point and negative terminals together to other point. If across these points an ideal voltmeter is connected, the reading of voltmeter will be

1. 16 V
2. 14.4 V
3. 15.3 V
4. 12.6 V
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The potential difference is the equivalent EMF: \(E_{\text{eq}} = \frac{E_1/r_1 + E_2/r_2}{1/r_1 + 1/r_2} = \frac{18/3 + 12/2}{1/3 + 1/2} = \frac{12}{5/6} = 14.4\text{ V}\).