When connected to a 4-ohm resistor, a battery has a terminal voltage of 6.5V. If the open-circuit voltage of the battery is 11.1V, determine its internal resistance (in Ohms).   (Use 2 decimal places. Do not input the unit.)

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When connected to a 4-ohm resistor, a battery has a terminal voltage of 6.5V. If the open-circuit voltage of the battery is 11.1V, determine its internal resistance (in Ohms).

 

(Use 2 decimal places. Do not input the unit.)

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