Electromotive Force & Internal Resistance | AQA A Level Physics ...
The terminal potential difference (p.d) is the potential difference across the terminals of a cell If there was no internal resistance, the terminal p.d would be equal to the e.m.f; It is defined as: V = IR. Where: V = terminal p.d (V); I = current (A); R = resistance (Ω); Since a cell has internal resistance, the terminal p.d is always lower than the e.m.f; In a …