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When a battery is connected to a 100 .-Ωresistor, the...

When a battery is connected to a $100 .-\Omega$ resistor, the current is 4.00 A. When the same battery is connected to a $400 .-\Omega$ resistor, the current is $1.01 \mathrm{~A}$. Find the emf supplied by the battery and the internal resistance of the battery.

Key Concepts

Electromotive Force (EMF)

EMF is the energy provided per unit charge by a source of electrical energy, such as a battery. It represents the ideal voltage output of the battery when no current is drawn from it. EMF is a crucial concept when analyzing circuits because it determines the driving force behind the movement of charges through the circuit, even when internal resistance is present.

Internal Resistance

Internal resistance is the inherent resistance within a battery or any power source, which causes a voltage drop when current flows. It limits the current that the battery can deliver and causes the terminal voltage to fall as current increases. Understanding internal resistance is key for determining the actual performance of a battery in practical circuits.

Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law is a fundamental principle in electrical circuits that relates voltage, current, and resistance through the equation V = IR. This law is used to calculate unknown parameters in a circuit, and plays a critical role when analyzing circuits with both load resistors and internal resistance.

Series Circuit Analysis

Series circuit analysis involves evaluating circuits where components, such as resistors and battery internal resistance, are connected in a single path. In such circuits, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances, and the same current flows through all elements. This concept is essential for understanding how the voltage supplied by a battery is distributed across its internal resistance and the external load.

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