Savchenko Problem 8.2.26

Physics · modern-physics

Problem

An electric "atomic" battery is a metal sphere with a piece of β\beta-radioactive substance isolated from it. The number of atoms decaying per unit time is equal to v. Energy of escaped electrons W. Determine the voltage at the open terminals of the battery. What is the highest current output of this battery? At what load resistance can a battery be considered a current generator?

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