When a battery is connected to a load with a resistance of 40.0 Ω, the terminal voltage is 24.0 V.  When the resistance of the load is reduced to 15.0 Ω, the terminal voltage is 23.5 V.  Find the emf and the internal resistance of the battery.

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When a battery is connected to a load with a resistance of 40.0 Ω, the terminal voltage is 24.0 V.  When the resistance of the load is reduced to 15.0 Ω, the terminal voltage is 23.5 V.  Find the emf and the internal resistance of the battery.

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