College Physics (7th Edition)

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

Chapter 18 - Basic Electric Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 651: 9

Answer

No. Not necessarily. If two batteries of unequal emfs are connected with opposite polarity in series with a resistor, the larger battery will force current to enter the positive terminal of the smaller battery.

Work Step by Step

No. Not necessarily. If two batteries of unequal emfs are connected with opposite polarity in series with a resistor, the larger battery will force current to enter the positive terminal of the smaller battery.
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