$A$ resistance $R$ is connected to $n$ identical cells. If the current in the resistance is the same whether the cells are connected in series or in parallel,then the internal resistance $r$ of each cell is:

  • A
    $r = R/n$
  • B
    $r = nR$
  • C
    $r = R$
  • D
    $r = 1/R$

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