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why is answer for (6a)6J?
What does negligible resistance mean?
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The discussion revolves around the concept of negligible resistance in the context of electrical circuits, particularly focusing on the implications for a battery's behavior as a voltage source.
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- Conceptual clarification
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- Participants are questioning the interpretation of the term "negligible resistance" and its effect on voltage consistency. There are attempts to clarify the implications of this concept on the answers to specific problems.
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The discussion includes differing opinions on the correct answer to a specific problem, with some participants asserting that the answer is not 6J and suggesting alternatives. There is a back-and-forth regarding the interpretation of the problem and the definitions involved.
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There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific problem being referenced, as well as the assumptions made about the battery's characteristics. The original poster's question appears to be based on a misunderstanding of the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
why is answer for (6a)6J?
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DaveE
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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.ellieee said:
The answer is not 6J.
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then is the answer 4J?DaveE said:
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Yes.ellieee said:
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