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Current Electricity: EMF Definition MCQ

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EMF DefinitionEasyQuestion 31621

Question

EMF (electromotive force) of a cell is the work done by the cell per unit charge when:
  1. A
    Cell is short-circuited
  2. B
    No current flows (open circuit)
    Correct
  3. C
    Maximum current flows
  4. D
    Cell is charging

Correct answer

No current flows (open circuit)

Explanation

EMF = work done per unit charge in the absence of current flow — it equals the open-circuit terminal voltage.