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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Two identical batteries, each 18V and 1Ω internal, wired in parallel across a 4Ω resistor. Current in the 4Ω resistor is?
Options
A 1.0A
B 2.0A
C 4.0A
Correct Answer
D 3.6A
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E_eq = 18V. r_eq = 1/2 = 0.5Ω. I = E_eq/(R + r_eq) = 18/(4+0.5) = 4A.

Hint

Combine internal resistances in parallel, then use Ohm's law.

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