Internal resistance
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Voltage and current sources have resistance themselves, called internal resistance.
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2018-10-26
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Description:
The properties of voltage and current sources with respect to their internal resistance are explained and the significance of internal resistance in series and parallel connections of batteries and solar cells is clarified.
Related media:
Internal resistance (cloze test) (Interactive)
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Electrical circuit; Electricity; Electronics; Power (physics); Short circuit; Solar energy; Electric current ; Power (physical value); Solar cell
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016