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Terminal potential difference of a cell:

Correct answer: B. Decreases with increase in internal resistance

  • A. Increases with increase in its internal resistance
  • B. Decreases with increase in internal resistance
  • C. Is independent of its internal resistance
  • D. None of these options is correct

Explanation

The internal resistance of a battery is defined as the opposition to the flow of current within the battery which means an increase in internal resistance, decreases the terminal potential difference so option B is correct.E = V- Ir where V is terminal potential difference and r is internal resistance of the battery

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