College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 22, Problem 16CQ
The circuit in Figure Q22.16 has three batteries of emf ε in series. Assuming the wires are ideal, sketch a graph of the potential as a function of distance traveled around the circuit, starting from V = 0 V at the negative terminal of the bottom battery. Note all important points on your graph.
Figure Q22.16
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