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Chapter 28, Problem 28.3P
An automobile battery has an emf of 12.6 V and 171 .m internal resistance of 0.080 0 Ω. The headlights together have an equivalent resistance of 5.00 ft (assumed constant). What is the potential difference across the headlight bulbs (a) when they are the only load on the battery and (b) when the starter motor is operated, with 35.0 A of current in the motor?
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