Can Two Batteries Power a Lunar Roving Vehicle Without Exceeding 9 Volts?

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The discussion centers on the power configuration for a lunar roving vehicle, specifically regarding the use of two batteries without exceeding 9 volts. It is confirmed that if the batteries are connected separately to power the front wheels, the voltage remains at 9 volts rather than summing to 18 volts, which would occur if they were connected in series. This distinction is crucial for the design criteria of the vehicle.

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I must design a lunar roving vehicle. One of the criteria is that the electric power cannot exceed 9 volts. My teacher said that is I have 2 batteries powering the front wheels separately then the power remains at 9 volts and not at 18 volts. Is this true?

Thanks!
 
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Darth Frodo said:
I must design a lunar roving vehicle. One of the criteria is that the electric power cannot exceed 9 volts. My teacher said that is I have 2 batteries powering the front wheels separately then the power remains at 9 volts and not at 18 volts. Is this true?

Thanks!

Unless the batteries are connected in series, it is true.
 
Great thanks!
 

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