An external resistance $R$ is connected to a battery of $e.m.f.$ $V$ and internal resistance $r$. The joule heat produced in resistor $R$ is maximum when $R$ is equal to

  • A
    $r$
  • B
    $\frac{r}{2}$
  • C
    $2r$
  • D
    Infinitely large

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