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प्रश्न
Three 2 V cells are connected in series and used as a battery in a circuit.
What is the p.d. at the terminals of the battery?
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उत्तर
The potential difference across each cell is 2 V. So, the potential difference at the terminals of the battery is 3 x 2 V = 6 V.
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