Two cells, $e.m.f.$ of each is $E$ and internal resistance $r$ are connected in parallel between the resistance $R$. The maximum energy given to the resistor will be, only when
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(a) For maximum energy, we have External resistance of the circuit

$=$ Equivalent internal resistance of the circuit i.e. $R = \frac{r}{2}$

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