The positive terminal of a battery in a minivan has an electric potential that is a maximum of 12 V higher than the negative terminal. Complete the following sentence: When wires are connected to the battery from the various electrical circuits within the minivan, the potential difference between the two terminals is

a) equal to 12 V.
b) less than 12 V.
c) greater than 12 V.
d) equal to zero V.


Ans: b) less than 12 V.

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