Finding pd given r, R, and emf?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the potential difference across a 23-ohm load resistor connected to a 7.99 V battery with an internal resistance of 0.555 ohms. The key equations used are V = IR and V = emf - Ir. The initial attempts at calculating current (I) and voltage (V) led to confusion regarding whether to include total resistance or just the external resistance. After clarifying that V refers specifically to the voltage across the 23-ohm resistor, the correct approach was established. Ultimately, the participant successfully resolved the calculation with the correct understanding of the resistance values.
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Homework Statement


What potential difference is measured across
a 23 ohm load resistor when it is connected
across a battery of emf 7.99 V and internal
resistance 0.555 ohms
Answer in units of V


Homework Equations


V=IR
V=emf - Ir


The Attempt at a Solution


V=IR
emf-Ir=IR
(emf/I)-r=R
emf/I=R-r
I=(emf/(R-r))
I=(7.99/((23+.555)-.555)))
I=0.34739

V=IR
V=(0.34739)(23.555)
V=8.182802174
INCORRECT
 
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ugodzilla said:

Homework Statement


What potential difference is measured across
a 23 ohm load resistor when it is connected
across a battery of emf 7.99 V and internal
resistance 0.555 ohms
Answer in units of V

Homework Equations


V=IR
V=emf - Ir

The Attempt at a Solution


V=IR
emf-Ir=IR
(emf/I)-r=R
emf/I=R-r
That should be R+r in that last equation, since you are adding +r to both sides of the equation before it.
I=(emf/(R-r))
I=(7.99/((23+.555)-.555)))
R is simply 23 ohms, not 23+.555
I=0.34739

V=IR
V=(0.34739)(23.555)
V=8.182802174
INCORRECT
 
so,
I=7.99/22.445
I=0.355598
then,
V=(0.355598)(23) ?
or V=(0.355598)(23.555)

I don't understand why I'm not supposed to use the total resistance as opposed to just the external resistance.
 
I tried out both ways, and each answer was deemed incorrect.
8.385139229
and
8.187569615
 
I finally got! I didn't see the comment you made about the mistake in my simplifying! Thanks for the help
 
ugodzilla said:
so,
I=7.99/22.445
I don't understand why I'm not supposed to use the total resistance as opposed to just the external resistance.
When you said that "V=emf - Ir", that V is the voltage across the 23 ohm resistor.

And you also said "V=IR" -- the same V here. Since V is the voltage across the 23 ohm resistor, R must be referring to that resistor.

ugodzilla said:
I finally got! I didn't see the comment you made about the mistake in my simplifying! Thanks for the help
You're welcome, glad it worked out. :smile:
 
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