A (i) series (ii) parallel combination of two given resistors is connected, one-by-one, across a cell. In which case will the terminal potential difference, across the cell, have a higher value?
Given, two resistors which are connected one-by-one in series and parallel combination.
Terminal potential difference of the cell is given by,
Current across the circuit in series arrangement is given by,
Current in parallel arrangement is given by,
Quite evidently,
IP > Is Vp < Vs.
Therefore, terminal potential difference is higher in series combination as compared in parallel combination.
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