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Two cells in parallel have emf \( 8 \, \text{V} \) and \( 4 \, \text{V} \) with internal resistances \( 2 \, \Omega \) a

**Conductivity** σ=1/ρ decreases with temperature for metals, σ = n e² τ/m, τ ∝1/T due to lattice vibrations. For semiconductors, n increases exponentially with T, so σ increases, opposite to metals, explaining why metallic resistance rises with temperature. For parallel: (1/rₑq) = (1/r₁) + (1/r₂) = (1/2) + (1/1) = (1 + 2/2) = (3/2) . rₑq = (2/3) ≈ 0.67 Ω . Applying I = n e A v_d, R = ρ l/A, R_t = R₀[1+αΔT], Kirchhoff's ΣI=0, ΣV=0, R_eq series/parallel, V = ε - I r and P = I²R, evaluation yields 0.67 Ω,

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Current Electricity > Temperature Dependence of Resistance and Resistivity

When two identical resistors are connected in series and then in parallel, how does the equivalent resistance change?

**Ohm's law deviation** at high fields occurs when τ or n vary with E, resistivity ρ = m/(n e² τ) changes, non-ohmic behaviour seen in semiconductors, electrolytes. At moderate fields, linear V-I holds, slope = R. For resistors R in series: Rₑq = R + R = 2R . In parallel: 1/Rₑq = 1/R + 1/R = 2/R ⇒ Rₑq = R/2 . The series resistance (2R) is four times the parallel resistance (R/2), as 2R / (R/2) = 4 . Applying I = n e A v_d, R = ρ l/A, R_t = R₀[1+αΔT], Kirchhoff's ΣI=0, ΣV=0, R_eq series/parallel, V = ε - I

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Current Electricity > Resistance, Resistivity and Ohm's Law

A \( 18 \, \text{V} \) battery with negligible internal resistance is connected to a cubical network of 12 resistors, ea

**Cells combination** series ε_eq = Σ ε_i, r_eq = Σ r_i, parallel for identical cells ε_eq = ε, r_eq = r/n, n number of cells. Maximum current when external R = r_eq, power transfer theorem, explaining why matching resistances maximizes power. Equivalent resistance: Rₑq = (5/6) R = (5/6) × 3 = 2.5 Ω . Total current: I = (V/Rₑq) = (18/2.5) = 7.2 A . Applying I = n e A v_d, R = ρ l/A, R_t = R₀[1+αΔT], Kirchhoff's ΣI=0, ΣV=0, R_eq series/parallel, V = ε - I r and P = I²R, evaluation yields 7.2 A,

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Current Electricity > EMF, Internal Resistance and Cells Combination