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Question
Which of the following does not affect the internal resistance of a cell?
Options
Distance between the electrodes
Temperature of the electrolyte
Composition of electrode and electrolyte
Area of the electrodes submerged in electrolyte
MCQ
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Solution
Temperature of the electrolyte
Explanation:
The internal resistance of a cell depends on the distance between the electrodes, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte, and the nature (composition) of the electrodes and electrolyte.
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Notes
In physics, temperature does affect the internal resistance of a cell (higher temperature generally decreases it). So this question appears to have an error in the textbook answer key. However, for textbook-based answers, you should use (b).
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