Battery Series: More Charge or Rate Affected?

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Start date Apr 18, 2011
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Adding identical batteries in series increases the potential difference, which can enhance the voltage supplied to a circuit. However, this configuration does not directly increase the total charge capacity; it primarily affects the voltage output. The rate of charge movement is influenced by the overall circuit design rather than the series arrangement itself. The discussion emphasizes that the impact on charge and rate depends on the specific circuit conditions. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for optimizing battery performance in applications.

Apr 18, 2011

caljuice

Does adding more identical batteries in series allow more charge to be supplied or just affect the rate of charge being moved or both? Thanks.

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Apr 18, 2011

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Adding batteries in series just increases the potential difference across those batteries. It has nothing to do with rate of charge, as you haven't specified if they're in a circuit or not.

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