Physics-ch-28/exercise 28
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Question 28





Q28:Jumper cables are connected from a fresh battery in one car to charge a dead battery in another car. Fig- ure P28.28 shows the circuit diagram for this situation. While the cables are connected, the ignition switch of the car with the dead battery is closed and the starter is activated to start the engine. Determine the current in
(a) the starter and
(b) the dead battery.
(c) Is the dead battery being charged while the starter is operating?
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