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Question
A cell of emf. 1.5 V and internal resistance 10 ohms is connected to a resistor of 5 ohms, with an ammeter in series see fig.. What is the reading of the ammeter?
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Solution
E = i (R + r)
1.5 = i(5 + 10)
⇒ `1.5/15`
i = 0.1 Å.
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