Question: Q. 3. Two batteries of emf and and internal resistances and respectively are connected in parallel as shown in figure :

(a) The equivalent emf of the two cells is between and , i.e. .
(b) The equivalent emf is smaller than .
(c) The is given by always.
(d) is independent of internal resistances and .
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Solution:
Ans. Correct option : (a)
Explanation: As we know that the equivalent emf in parallel combination of cells is :
so, it is clear that part ’ ’ and ’ ’ are incorrect by formula. According to this formula only option (a), is correct.