Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 795: 1f

Answer

Energy is being supplied by battery 1

Work Step by Step

The batteries are arranged in the circuit in opposite orientations. Since $\mathscr{E}_1 \gt \mathscr{E}_2,$ the current flows counterclockwise in the circuit. The current flows across battery 1 from the negative terminal to the positive terminal. Therefore, energy is being supplied by battery 1
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