phys: clarify emf
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@ -987,7 +987,10 @@ All cells have **internal resistance**, which is the resistance of th cell itsel
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$$P=I^2r$$
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$$P=I^2r$$
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The voltage across the terminals of a battery is equal to, where $I_r$ is the current across the internal resistance:
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The voltage across the terminals of a battery is equal to, where $I_r$ is the current across the internal resistance:
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$$V_AB=\epsilon-I_r$$
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$$V_{AB}=\epsilon-I_r$$
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The total voltage (emf) of a circuit can be found with Ohm's law:
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$$\epsilon=I(R+r)$$
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An **ammeter** measures the current of a load and must be in series with the load. Ideally it should have the lowest resistance possible.
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An **ammeter** measures the current of a load and must be in series with the load. Ideally it should have the lowest resistance possible.
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