Question

A resistor of 4Ω is connected to a series combination of two batteries, 8 V and 4 V. Calculate:

a) The current I.
b) The potential difference Uba
c) The potential difference Uba', when switch S is open.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

o calculate the current I, we can use Ohm's Law which states that I = V/R, where V is the total voltage across the resistor and R is the resistance of the resistor.

a) The total voltage across the resistor can be found by adding the voltage of the two batteries in series, which gives a total voltage of 8V + 4V = 12V.

So, I = V/R = 12V/4Ω = 3A.

b) The potential difference Uba is simply the voltage difference between the two batteries in the series combination, which is 8V - 4V = 4V.

c) When switch S is open, the circuit is broken and the potential difference Uba' becomes equal to the voltage of the 8V battery. So, Uba' = 8V.