Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A cell has an emf of and an internal resistance of . It drives a small bulb of resistance . Find the current, the voltage across the terminals of the cell, and the power in the bulb.
The emf of a cell is the potential difference between its electrodes when no current flows. . In the cell line, the left electrode is the anode (oxidation) and the right electrode is the cathode (reduction). Under load, .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Current. The total resistance is . So .
Step 2. Terminal voltage. The voltage lost inside the cell is . So .
Step 3. Power in the bulb. .
Answer: , and .
Check. The voltage across the bulb is also , which agrees.
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