A given battery has a 12.00-V emf and an internal resistance of 0.100 Ω . (a) Calculate its terminal voltage when connected to a 10.00-Ω load. (b) What is the terminal voltage when connected to a 0.500-Ω load? (c) What power does the 0.500-Ω load dissipate? (d) If the internal resistance grows to 0.500 Ω , find the current, terminal voltage, and power dissipated by a 0.500-Ω load.

A given battery has a 12.00-V emf and an internal resistance of 0.100 Ω . (a) Calculate its terminal voltage when connected to a 10.00-Ω load. (b) What is the terminal voltage when connected to a 0.500-Ω load? (c) What power does the 0.500-Ω load dissipate? (d) If the internal resistance grows to 0.500 Ω , find the current, terminal voltage, and power dissipated by a 0.500-Ω load.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

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