A car battery has an emf of 12.6 V and an internal resistance of 0.080 Ω. The two headlights together have an equivalent resistance of 5.0 Ω. What is the potential difference applied to the headlight bulbs? a) If they are the only battery charge. b) If the starter motor is running that draws an additional 35A.

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A car battery has an emf of 12.6 V and an internal resistance of 0.080 Ω. The two headlights together have an equivalent resistance of 5.0 Ω. What is the potential difference applied to the headlight bulbs?

a) If they are the only battery charge.

b) If the starter motor is running that draws an additional 35A.

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