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Question
Three electric cells of potential difference 1.5 V each have been connected as a battery. The potential differences of the battery will be ____________ V.
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Solution
Three electric cells of potential difference 1.5 V each have been connected as a battery. The potential differences of the battery will be 1.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 4.5 V.
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