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Chapter 6.2, Problem 2eT
Answer the following questions based on the measurement you have made so far.
1. Does the current through the battery depend on the circuit to which it is connected? Explain.
2. Does the potential difference across the battery depend on the circuit to which it is connected? Explain.
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