What does negligible resistance mean?

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Negligible resistance indicates that a battery functions as an ideal DC voltage source, maintaining a constant voltage at its terminals regardless of the current drawn. The initial answer of 6J is incorrect. The correct answer is 4J, as confirmed in the discussion. This highlights the importance of understanding the implications of negligible resistance in electrical circuits. The conversation emphasizes clarity in interpreting voltage and power calculations.
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nil
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P=IV
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why is answer for (6a)6J?
 
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ellieee said:
Homework Statement:: nil
Relevant Equations:: P=IV

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why is answer for (6a)6J?
Negligible resistance means that the battery is a perfect source of DC voltage. The voltage at it's terminals is constant regardless of the current drawn.

The answer is not 6J.
 
DaveE said:
Negligible resistance means that the battery is a perfect source of DC voltage. The voltage at it's terminals is constant regardless of the current drawn.

The answer is not 6J.
then is the answer 4J?
 
ellieee said:
then is the answer 4J?
Yes.
 
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