BRAINCAKEInternal Resistance
The resistance of an emf source is called the internal resistance.
Usually we assume no internal resistance.
When larger currents are used there can be significant power losses. Whenever a current flows, the terminal p.d. is less than the emf (it equals the emf only on open circuit).
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