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In the circuit shown in Fig. E25.30, the $16.0 \mathrm{~V}$ battery is removed and reinserted with the opposite polarity, so its negative terminal is now next to point $a$. Find (a) the current in the circuit (magnitude and direction) and (b) the terminal voltage $V_{a b}$ of the $16.0 \mathrm{~V}$ battery.

In the circuit shown in Fig. E25.30, the $16.0 \mathrm{~V}$ battery is removed and reinserted with the opposite polarity, so its negative terminal is now next to point $a$. Find
(a) the current in the circuit (magnitude and direction) and (b) the terminal voltage $V_{a b}$ of the $16.0 \mathrm{~V}$ battery.

Key Concepts

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)

This law states that the algebraic sum of all potential differences (voltage gains and drops) around any closed loop in a circuit must equal zero. It is used to set up equations that relate the voltages of power sources and the voltage drops across resistors or other elements, allowing one to solve for unknown quantities such as currents or terminal voltages.

Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law connects the current flowing through a resistor with the voltage drop across it and the resistance by the relation V = IR. This fundamental principle allows the calculation of unknown circuit parameters when two of the three variables (voltage, current, resistance) are known, and is essential for analyzing linear circuit components.

Battery Electromotive Force (emf) and Terminal Voltage

The emf of a battery is the ideal voltage it provides when no current is drawn, whereas the terminal voltage is the actual voltage across its terminals when connected in a circuit, accounting for internal resistance and load effects. Changes in battery orientation or connection can modify the effective contributions of the battery to the circuit, impacting both current flow and measured voltage.

Circuit Analysis and Sign Conventions

Correct analysis of electrical circuits relies on applying consistent sign conventions, particularly when dealing with reversed polarities or multiple voltage sources. Understanding how the orientation of components, like a battery with a reversed polarity, affects current direction and voltage drops is critical for setting up and solving the loop equations correctly.

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