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If the power supply is short-circuited (zero external resistance), the resulting current will be relatively small if the power supply has a large internal resistance r (Ohm's Law, $I=\frac{\epsilon}{r}$).
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321973615
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-361-0
Chapter 25 - Current, Resistance, and Electromotive Force - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 841: Q25.23
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