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Grade 1210 grade maths

The emf of a cell is always greater than its terminal voltage. Why? Give reason.

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5 Years agoGrade 12
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Shrey Mahar

5 Years ago
Hello dear student,
Emf is the p.d. when no current is drawn. When current is drawn, there will be potential drop across the internal resistance of the cell. So, terminal voltage will be less than the emf.
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