Aconstant current of 3 afor 4 hours is required to charge an automotive battery. if the terminal voltage is v, where t is in hours, (a) how much charge is transported as a result of the charging? (b) how much energy is expended? (c) how much does the charging cost? assume electricity costs 9 cents/kwh.

(a) 43.2 kC

(b) 0.012V kWh

(c) 0.108V cents

Explanation:

Given:

Assume:

Part (a):

We know that the charge flow rate is the electric current flow through a wire.

Hence, 43.2 kC of charge is transported as a result of charging.

Part (b):

We know the electrical energy dissipated due to current flow across a voltage drop for a time interval is given by:

Hence, 0.012V kWh is expended in charging the battery.

Part (c):

We know that the energy cost is equal to the product of energy expended and the rate of energy.

Hence, 0.108V cents is the charging cost of the battery.

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