JAMB - Physics (2017 - No. 9)

A cell of internal resistance 2Ω supplies current to a 6Ω resistor. The efficiency of the cell is
12.0%
25.0%
33.3%
75.0%

Explanation

Internal resistance determine the maximum current that can be supplied

Efficiency = \(\frac{R}{R+ r}\) × 100

= \(\frac{6}{8}\) × 100

= 75%

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