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Terminal voltage Vi of the battery is greater than emf of the battery when:

Correct answer: A. Battery is charging

  • A. Battery is charging
  • B. Battery is discharging
  • C. Battery is connected with R
  • D. Battery is connected with voltmeter

Explanation

When a battery is charging, it requires a higher external voltage to overcome its emf and internal resistance. This results in a terminal voltage (V) greater than the emf (E) of the battery, as described by the equation V = E + Ir. Option A is correct because it correctly identifies the condition under which the terminal voltage exceeds the emf. Options B, C, and D describe scenarios where the terminal voltage is either equal to or less than the emf due to the nature of discharging or when there is no current flow.

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