INSTRUCTIONS: Solve the following problems. Show and COMPLETE solutions. Draw all CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS or the equivalent circuit (dummy circuit) as the case may be. Write your solutions on sheet/s of short bond paper. A battery is to consist of 20 identical cells. The emf of each cell is 1.5 V and the internal resistance is 0.20 ohm. This battery will be used to supply power to a 10 ohm lamp. Determine the current on the lamp if: 1. The 20 cells are connected in series  2. The 20 cells are connected in parallel  3. The 20 cells are arranged 5 cells in series in 4 parallel rows.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Solve the following problems. Show and COMPLETE solutions. Draw all CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS or the equivalent circuit (dummy circuit) as the case may be. Write your solutions on sheet/s of short bond paper.

A battery is to consist of 20 identical cells. The emf of each cell is 1.5 V and the internal resistance is 0.20 ohm. This battery will be used to supply power to a 10 ohm lamp. Determine the current on the lamp if:
1. The 20 cells are connected in series 
2. The 20 cells are connected in parallel 
3. The 20 cells are arranged 5 cells in series in 4 parallel rows. 

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