Explanation
Correct answer: 20.
For the given circuit, the resistance is ohms, and the total potential difference generated by batteries is volts. It's also given that the circuit is to have a current of no more than ampere, which can be expressed as . Substituting for and for in Ohm's law gives . Since , it follows that . Multiplying both sides of this inequality by gives . Dividing both sides by gives . Since must be a whole number (representing the number of batteries), the greatest number of six-volt batteries that can be used is .
Desmos solution:
Note: The regression finds the equality boundary n=20.8333333333, so the greatest whole-number battery count is floor(n)=20.
Enter in Desmos:
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