A battery of emf E has an internal resistance r. A variable resistacne R is connected to the terminals of the battery. A current `i` is drawn from the battery. V is the terminal potential difference. If R alone is gradually reduced to zero, which of the following best describes `i` and V?

Options

A. `i` approaches zero, V approaches E
B. `i` approaches `(E)/(r)`, V approaches zero
C. `i` approaches `(E)/(r)`, V approaches E
D. `i` approaches infinity, `(E)/(r)`, V approaches E

Answer

B