5 batteries are connected in parallel to supply current to a load resistance for heating. Each battery consists of 12 cells in series. The emf per cell is 2V and the individual cell resistance is 0.15 ohms. What should be the resistance of the load so that the power consumed by the load is maximized?

5 batteries are connected in parallel to supply current to a load resistance for heating. Each battery consists of 12 cells in series. The emf per cell is 2V and the individual cell resistance is 0.15 ohms. What should be the resistance of the load so that the power consumed by the load is maximized?

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter7: Parallel Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7RQ: Four resistors having values of 270,330,510, and 430 are connected in parallel. What is the total...

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