When a 200-Ohm Resistor Is Connected Across the Terminals of a 12

question 38

Multiple Choice

When a 20.0-ohm resistor is connected across the terminals of a 12.0-V battery, the terminal voltage of the battery falls 0.30 V. What is the internal resistance of this battery?

• A)3.60 Ω
• B)1.56 Ω
• C)0.98 Ω
• D)0.30 Ω
• E)0.51 Ω

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