Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
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Chapter 35, Problem 50A
A lantern battery is connected to a
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The battery voltage.
Answer to Problem 50A
The battery voltage is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Resistance of the lantern battery,
Current drawn by lantern battery,
Formula used:
The expression to calculate the battery voltage is,
Calculation:
Substitute given values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
The battery voltage is
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Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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