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When the current is drawn from a cell, its terminal potential difference and emf are

Correct answer: A. Different

  • A. Different
  • B. Same
  • C. Both zero
  • D. None of them

Explanation

Terminal potential difference (V): This is the voltage measured across the terminals of the cell while it is connected to a load (i.e., when current is being drawn). It accounts for the voltage drop across the internal resistance of the cell due to the flow of current.- Electromotive force (emf) (E): This is the maximum potential difference that a cell can provide when no current is flowing through it. It represents the voltage generated by the chemical reactions inside the cell.When current is drawn from the cell, the terminal potential difference and emf are different because the terminal potential difference accounts for the voltage drop across the internal resistance of the cell, whereas the emf represents the maximum voltage the cell can provide. Therefore, option a) "different" is correct.

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