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JEE Main 5 April 2026, Shift 2, Physics Q49

Question 49 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 24 of 25, Section B.

When an external resistance of 5

\Omega

is connected across terminals of a cell, a current of 0.25 A flows through it. When the 5

\Omega

resistor is replaced by a 2

\Omega

resistor, a current of 0.5 A flows through it. The internal resistance of the cell is __________

\Omega

Official answer

NTA final key.

Chapter: Current Electricity
Topic: Kirchhoff's Laws
Idea tested: Cell EMF and Internal Resistance

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 10× in all

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