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88.
The voltmeter to the right measures 12.0 volts with the switch open and 11.5 volts when the switch is closed with R = 4.00 ohm.  What is the internal resistance, r? 

A.    0.17 ohms               C.    3.00 ohms
B.    0.33 ohms               D.    3.83 ohms

V = E - Ir

11.5 volts = voltage drop across the 4.00 ohm resistor
     

        V         11.5 volts
I = ------- = --------------- =  2.88 amps
        R        4.00 ohms

    

       E  -  V       (12.0  - 11.5) volts
r = ----------- = -------------------------- =  0.17 ohms        The Correct Answer is A.
          I                2.88 amps