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A 12 volt battery is short circuited. what would be the potential difference between its terminals?
Potential difference, also known as voltage, is the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric circuit. It is measured in volts (V) and is responsible for the flow of electric current.
A 12V battery is designed to provide a potential difference of 12 volts between its positive and negative terminals. This potential difference allows for the flow of electric current to power devices connected to the battery.
The potential difference of a 12V battery is directly related to its capacity and the amount of electric current it can provide. A higher potential difference means the battery can supply more energy and power devices for a longer period of time.
The potential difference of a 12V battery can be affected by factors such as the internal resistance of the battery, the type and quality of the battery, and the load connected to the battery. Temperature and age of the battery can also impact its potential difference.
You can measure the potential difference between 12V battery terminals using a voltmeter. Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative lead to the negative terminal. The voltmeter will display the potential difference in volts.