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Why is that the terminal potential difference is always less than the e.m.f. of a cell?

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If assertion is incorrect but reason is correct

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The correct Answer is:
D
The terminal potential difference of the battery can be greater than its emf while charging. Hence, assertion is not correct
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