College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 17 - Electric Current and Resistance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 619: 1

Answer

(a) 4.5 V (b) 1.5 V

Work Step by Step

(a) In a series connection, total voltage= sum of individual voltages. $V=V_{1}+V_{2}+V_{3}=1.5\,V+1.5\,V+1.5\,V=4.5\,V$ (b) When identical batteries are connected in parallel, Total voltage $V=V_{1}=V_{2}=V_{3}=1.5\,V$
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