Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 609

Question: A battery of e.m.f. E and internal resistance r is connected to a variable resistor R as shown here. Which one of the following is true

[MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) Potential difference across the terminals of the battery is maximum when R = r

B) Power delivered to the resistor is maximum when R = r

C) Current in the circuit is maximum when R = r

D) Current in the circuit is maximum when $ R»r $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

For power to be maximum External resistance = Equivalent internal resistance of the circuit