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Two identical batteries each emf 2V and internal resistance   are available to produce heat in an external resistance by passing a current through it. The maximum Joulean power that can be developed across  using these batteries is

a)

1.28 W

b)

2.0 W

c)

 W

d)

3.2 W



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Two identical batteries each emf 2V and internal resistance   are available to produce heat in an external resistance by passing a current through it. The maximum Joulean power that can be developed across  using these batteries is

a)

1.28 W

b)

2.0 W

c)

 W

d)

3.2 W

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

For maximum power

When batteries are connected in parallel.

Current

Maximum power is given by

2 W

If we assume batteries to be connected in series, then

Current  A

So, maximum power is now given by

 2 W

In either case  2 W

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