How are the two batteries in the figure connected? State whether they are in parallel or in series and give the polarity of each battery at its connection to the other.
A)in series,positive to positive
B)in series,negative to negative
C)in parallel,positive to positive
D)in series,positive to negative

Question

How are the two batteries in the figure connected? State whether they are in parallel or in series and give the polarity of each battery at its connection to the other. 
A)in series,positive to positive 
B)in series,negative to negative 
C)in parallel,positive to positive 
D)in series,positive to negative

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two batteries are connected in series because their positive terminals are connected to each other and their negative terminals are also connected to each other. In a series connection, the voltage of the batteries adds up, so the total voltage of the two batteries is equal to the sum of their individual voltages. The polarity of the batteries at their connection to each other is positive to positive, meaning the positive terminal of one battery is connected to the positive terminal of the other battery.

How Are the Two Batteries in the Figure Connected? State