A battery is responsible for supplying a constant current to a circuit?

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A battery does not supply a constant current to a circuit; instead, the current is influenced by the resistance within the circuit. While the voltage provided by the battery is crucial, the actual current flow is determined by the resistance according to Ohm's Law. The discussion raises the question of whether the battery is the cause of current or merely a source of voltage that enables current flow when the circuit is closed. Ultimately, understanding the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance is key to grasping circuit behavior. The battery serves as a voltage source, while the current is a result of the interaction with the circuit's resistance.
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A battery is responsible for supplying a constant current to a circuit?
 
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I guess no, because the current also depends on the resistense
 
The current depends on the resistance, but the resistance is not " responsible" for it, the voltage is , once the circuit is completed (grounded). Is the battery the cause for the current, or is the battery the source for the voltage that causes the current when the circuit is closed? Your call.
 
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