Connecting the positive terminal of a 5-volt battery to the positive terminal of a 10-volt battery, along with their negative terminals, creates a direct connection that can lead to dangerous outcomes. This setup allows for large currents to flow due to the low output impedance of batteries, potentially resulting in overheating, fire, or damage to the batteries. It is crucial to avoid such configurations without proper resistance or components to manage the current flow.
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kimmy510 said:If i connect the positive terminal of a 5 volt battery to positive terminal of 10 volt battery and the negative terminals of both batteries are also connected without using any resistance or any other components in between what will happen to the two batteries?. Will the one with higher voltage discharge and the one with lower voltage charge?