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If a resistor of $ R $ ohms is connected across a battery of $ E $ volts with internal resistance $ r $ ohms, then the power (in watts) in the external resistor is$$ P = \dfrac{E^2 R}{(R + r)^2} $$If $ E $ and $ r $ are fixed but $ R $ varies, what is the maximum value of the power?
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