Internal Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for electromotive force
A
Emf = I(R+r)
2
Q
How do you rearrange it to find internal resistance?
A
If Emf = I(R+r), then it equals V+Ir
Simply do:
E = I(R+r)
Next:
E = V+Ir
Then:
E-V = Ir
Then: (E-V)/I = r