$A$ cell of internal resistance $r$ drives current through an external resistance $R$. The power delivered by the cell to the external resistance will be maximum when:

  • A
    $R = 0.001\,r$
  • B
    $R = 1000\,r$
  • C
    $R = 2\,r$
  • D
    $R = r$

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