General question about circuits

[map7s]

I have a somewhat general question...If two batteries in a circuit are connected in parallel with no resistors or capacitors in between, would you find the total current by just adding them together, or would you have to add 1/V ?

 

[ranger]

The overall voltage is the same as the rating for any single cell. That is assuming that all cells have equal voltage rating! Yes, the max total current is the same as the sum of current provided by individual batteries. Therefore you get a higher ampere-hour rating.

 

[m2003]

The total current in a parallel circuit with two batteries can be found by simply adding them together. The presence of resistors or capacitors would affect the total current, but in this scenario, the batteries are directly connected, so their currents can be added without any additional calculations. The formula 1/V is typically used to find the equivalent resistance in a parallel circuit, but it is not necessary in this case. It is important to note that the voltage of each battery must be the same in order for them to be connected in parallel.