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What does internal resistance mean in a battery?

Internal resistance is one of the parameters that indicate a battery's ability to carry current. When the value of internal resistance is low, the battery is able to carry a significant amount of current. On the other hand, a battery with high internal resistance can only carry a small amount of current.

What should a battery's internal resistance be?

Ideally, a battery's internal resistance should be zero, allowing for maximum current flow without any energy loss. In reality, however, as illustrated in Fig.1, internal resistance is always present. Let's consider an example to illustrate this. The battery voltage is determined by the internal resistance and the output current.

What happens if internal resistance is low?

When the value of internal resistance is low, the battery is able to carry a significant amount of current. On the other hand, a battery with high internal resistance can only carry a small amount of current. Fig.1 shows an example of the internal configuration of a battery.

How does internal resistance affect a battery's current-carrying capacity?

When the battery's internal resistance, R DC, is 1 Ω, and the load, R, is 9 Ω, the battery outputs a voltage of 9 V. However, if the internal resistance increases to 2 Ω, the output voltage drops to approximately 8.2 V. In summary, internal resistance influences a battery's current-carrying capacity.

What is the purpose of measuring the internal resistance of a battery?

There are two main purposes for measuring the internal resistance of a battery. 1. Quality Inspection during Battery Production 2. Maintenance during Battery Operation What is the internal resistance of a battery? Internal resistance is one of the parameters that indicate a battery's ability to carry current.

What happens if a battery has a high internal resistance?

If one or more cells have high internal resistance or have degraded, they will become a bottleneck and limit the battery pack’s capacity. To improve the quality of the battery pack, it is important to select cells that all have an equivalent internal resistance. The second reason for measuring internal resistance is for battery maintenance.