Two batteries with e.m.f. 12   V and 13   V are connected in parallel across a load resistor of 10…

Two batteries with e.m.f. 12 V and 13 V are connected in parallel across a load resistor of 10 Ω. The internal resistance of the two batteries are 1 Ω and 2 Ω respectively. The voltage across the load lies between, 

  1. 11.7 V and 11.8 V
  2. 11.6 V and 11.7 V
  3. 11.5 V and 11.6 V
  4. 11.4 V and 11.5 V

Solution

 

As shown in figure two cells are connected in parallel with the load resistance of R=10 Ω. Let current i1, i2 drawn from both cells as shown, from K.C.L.  i = i1+ i2  ...1

Apply K.V.L. for loop ACDF

E1-i R-i1 r1=012-10i-i1=0  ...2

From equations 1 and 2

12-11 i1-10i2=0  ...3

Now, for loop BCDE

Apply K.V.L.

E2-10i-i2r2=013-10 i-2i2=0i=i1+i2 13-10 i1-12 i2=0  ...4

From equation 3 and 4

i1=716 A, i2=2332 A

So, net current in external load R=10 Ω is

I=i1+i2=716+2332=3732 A

Then potential difference for a given load, 

V=IR=3732×32=11·56 V

So, the potential difference lies between, 11·5 V and 11·6 V.

Asked in: JEE Main 2018 (08 Apr)

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