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Question
Electric cells having 2V potential difference each have been connected in the form of a battery. What will be the total potential difference of the battery in both cases?
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Solution
- Total potential difference = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 V
- Total potential difference = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 V
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