MCQ
The EMF of a cell can be defined as:
  • A
    Work done in taking a unit positive charge once round the circuit.
  • B
    The open circuit voltage of the cell.
  • C
    The terminal voltage when the current is zero.
  • D
    All the above.

Answer

  1. All the above.

Explanation:

EMF of cell can be defined as:

→ Workdone in taking unit positive charge once round the circuit.

→ The open circuit voltage of cell.

→ The terminal voltage when current is zero.

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