Ideal Batteries' Internal Resistance

AI Thread Summary
The discussion focuses on calculating the internal resistance of a battery modeled as an ideal emf of 12 V with an internal resistance in series. Given the measured terminal voltage of 11.61 V and the values of five resistors, the relationship between the battery voltage, internal resistance, and external resistance is explored. The relevant equations include the voltage across the battery terminals and the total external resistance in series and parallel configurations. The attempt at a solution indicates a need to consider the potential divider effect to accurately determine the internal resistance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly applying circuit theory to solve for the battery's internal resistance.
LowerMammal
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


A circuit is constructed with five resistors and one real battery as shown above right. We model. The real battery as an ideal emf V = 12 V in series with an internal resistance r as shown above left. The values for the resistors are: R1 = R3 = 59 Ω, R4 = R5 = 79 Ω and R2 = 140 Ω. The measured voltage across the terminals of the batery is Vbattery = 11.61 V.
What is r, the internal resistance of the battery?

Homework Equations


Vb = Vo((R/r)/(1+R/r))
Vb= voltage across battery terminals
Vo= Internal voltage
r= internal resistance
R= external resistance
Total ext. resistance in parallel: 1/Rt= 1/r1 + 1/r2
total ext. resistance in series: Rt = r1 + r2

The Attempt at a Solution


Taking total resistance dividing by the amperage.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
No figure attached.
 
Taking total resistance dividing by the amperage.

That would just give you the ideal voltage which is already known.

Hint: Potential divider
 
Thread 'Collision of a bullet on a rod-string system: query'
In this question, I have a question. I am NOT trying to solve it, but it is just a conceptual question. Consider the point on the rod, which connects the string and the rod. My question: just before and after the collision, is ANGULAR momentum CONSERVED about this point? Lets call the point which connects the string and rod as P. Why am I asking this? : it is clear from the scenario that the point of concern, which connects the string and the rod, moves in a circular path due to the string...
Back
Top