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A solar cell generates an EMF of 6 V. The terminal potential difference of 5.4 V is measured when a 2 Ω resistor is connected across the battery. What is the internal resistance of the solar cell?
The internal resistance, r = Units .
How much power is released in the cell and in the load?
The power in the cell, Pinternal = Units .
The power in the load, Puseful = Units .
What maximum useful power can be generated by the cell?
The max. power, Pmax = Units .
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