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If the cell is 1.5V & there are 4 cells - what is the total potential difference (in volts) of the circuit?

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If the cells are in parallel, they form a battery of 1.5V with the ability to deliver 4 times as much current as one cell can.

If the cells are in series, they form a battery of 6.0V.

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