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 9-V battery rated at 45 A. h? kWh (b) At $0.19 per kilowatt-hour, what is the value of the electricity that can be produced by this battery?

College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
icon
Related questions
Question
100%
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 9-V battery rated at 45 A . h?
kWh
(b) At $0.19 per kilowatt-hour, what is the value of the electricity that can be produced by this battery?
¢
Transcribed Image Text: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 9-V battery rated at 45 A . h? kWh (b) At $0.19 per kilowatt-hour, what is the value of the electricity that can be produced by this battery? ¢
Expert Solution
Step 1

a)

Calculate the total energy.

E=QVE=(45 Ah)(9 V)E=405 Wh×1 kW1000 WE=0.405 kWh

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ohm's law
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON