Answer:
4V
Explanation:
First, we calculate the total resistance to the given battery cell of emf 5V. The total resistance is the sum of all the resistance in the cell i.e.
Total resistance = 2Ω + 8Ω = 10Ω
Using ohms law equation to calculate the current passing through the battery cell:
V = IR
Where; V = voltage, I = current, R = resistance
5V = I × 10Ω
I = 5/10
I = 0.5A
Terminal voltage is calculated by the us of the following equation:
V=emf−IR
Where; R is internal resistance
V = 5 - (0.5 × 2)
V = 5 - 1
V = 4V
Therefore, the potential difference across the terminals of the battery cell is 4V
