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Resistors & Batteries: Crash Course Physics #29

Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.

Resistors & Batteries: Crash Course Physics #29

Season 1 Episode 29 | 9m 55s | CC

Batteries power much of your daily life, so today we're going to talk about how they work. We're also explaining how terminal voltage results from the natural internal resistance of every real battery.

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