Asked in NUMS 2021 2021Moderate

Power transfer will be maximum when:

Correct answer: C. R = r

  • A. R > r
  • B. R < r
  • C. R = r
  • D. R = 1/r

Explanation

Maximum Power Transfer occurs when the resistive value of the load is equal in value to that of the voltage source's internal resistance.

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About Maximum Power Output

Maximum power output describes the condition in which a source with internal resistance delivers the greatest power to an external load. The topic uses P = I²R and related circuit equations to show that maximum power occurs when load resistance equals internal resistance. This differs from maximum efficiency, which occurs under a separate condition.

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