University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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Chapter 26, Problem 26.15DQ
In a two-cell flashlight, the batteries are usually connected in series. Why not connect them in parallel? What possible advantage could there be in connecting several identical batteries in parallel?
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Chapter 26 Solutions
University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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