Physics

Physics

Problem

A storage battery is marked "1200 Wh, 12 V". Answer the following questions with suitable reasoning. a. (i) Explain the physical meaning of the figures 1200 Wh and 12 V written on the battery. b. (ii) Starting from the definition of electrical power and electrical energy, show that the time for which a device of constant power PP can be run by this battery is given by t=1200 WhPt=\dfrac{1200\,\text{Wh}}{P}, provided the battery is ideal. c. (iii) The battery actually delivers energy with an overall efficiency of only 85 %. Explain qualitatively how this efficiency alters the running time obtained in part (ii).

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