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DC circuitsQuestion 419 of 1506

A load needs 2 A. A 6 V battery can supply a maximum of 1 A. What is a correct way to supply the load?

  1. Connect a second 6 V battery in series with the first
  2. Connect a 3 V battery in series opposing
  3. Connect a 12 V battery in parallel
  4. Wire a matching 6 V battery across the first, in parallel
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Correct answer: Wire a matching 6 V battery across the first, in parallel

Parallel batteries of equal voltage add their current capacity: 1 A + 1 A = 2 A at 6 V.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 7.3: Voltage Source Circuits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026