The potential difference across a cell is 1.8 V when a current of 0.5 A is drawn from it. The p.d. falls to 1.6 V when a current of 1.0 A is drawn. Find the emf and the internal resistance of the cell.
1) 1.8 = E - 0.5*Ri
2) 1.6 = E - 1.0*Ri
Solving for the unknown variables,
Ri = 0.4 Ω
E = 2.0 V
2) 1.6 = E - 1.0*Ri
Solving for the unknown variables,
Ri = 0.4 Ω
E = 2.0 V