Batteries are rated in terms of ampere-hours (A · h). For example, a battery that can deliver a current of 3.0 A for 5.0 h is rated at 15 A · h. (a) What is the total energy, in kilowatt-hours, stored in a 12-V battery rated at 50 A · h? kWh (b) At $0.20 per kilowatt-hour, what is the value of the electricity that can be produced by this battery? ¢

Batteries are rated in terms of ampere-hours (A · h). For example, a battery that can deliver a current of 3.0 A for 5.0 h is rated at 15 A · h. (a) What is the total energy, in kilowatt-hours, stored in a 12-V battery rated at 50 A · h? kWh (b) At $0.20 per kilowatt-hour, what is the value of the electricity that can be produced by this battery? ¢

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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