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Calculating E.m.f (OCR A Level Physics): Revision Note

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Calculating E.m.f

  • The e.m.f ε is defined by the equation:

EMF equation, downloadable AS & A Level Physics revision notes

 

  • E.m.f can therefore be defined as the total, or maximum, voltage available to the circuit

Worked Example

A battery of e.m.f 7.3 V and internal resistance r of 0.3 Ω is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 9.5 Ω.

WE - internal resistance question image, downloadable AS & A Level Physics revision notes

Determine:

a) The current in the circuit

b) Lost volts from the battery

Answer:

Worked example internal resistance (2), downloadable AS & A Level Physics revision notes

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