College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
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: 15

Answer

a). Terminal voltage of the battery = voltage drop across the resistance R = $IR=1.9A\times6 ohms=11.4 V$ So, terminal voltage = $11.4V$ b). $V=E-Ir=12-Ir$ or, $11.4=12-(1.9)r$ $r=0.32ohm$

Work Step by Step

a). Terminal voltage of the battery = voltage drop across the resistance R = $IR=1.9A\times6 ohms=11.4 V$ So, terminal voltage = $11.4V$ b). $V=E-Ir=12-Ir$ or, $11.4=12-(1.9)r$ $r=0.32ohm$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.