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an electric cell with nominal voltage E has a resistance of 3Ω connected across it. If the voltage falls to 0.6E, the internal resistance of the cell is
A
B
C
D
correct option: c

I = V/R = 0.6E/3 = 0.2E

Again, I = E / (R+ϒ) = E / (3+ϒ)

Divide eqn (2) by eqn (1)
I/I = E / (3+ϒ) x I / 0.2E

=> 0.2(3+ϒ) = 1

0.6 x 0.2ϒ = 1

∴0.2ϒ = -0.6

=> ϒ = 0.6 / 0.2 = 3Ω

ϒ = 3Ω

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