Internal Resistance of a Battery: How to Measure It
Understanding and measuring internal resistance is essential for optimizing battery systems, ensuring safety, and prolonging battery
To measure the internal resistance of a battery, two primary methods are commonly used: the DC load method and the AC impedance method. DC Load Method: This method involves applying a known load to the battery and measuring the voltage drop and current.
Battery testers (such as the Hioki 3561, BT3562, BT3563, and BT3554) apply a constant AC current at a measurement frequency of 1 kHz and then calculate the battery's internal resistance based on the voltage value obtained from an AC voltmeter.
Remove the resistor from the breadboard and take another measurement. Record the voltage under "Open Circuit." Using the voltage readings from the "10k Ω Load" and the "No Load" (open circuit), calculate the internal resistance of the lemon battery. Hint: Refer to the Internal Resistance section to see how to calculate this value.
The DC Load Method measures battery resistance by analyzing its voltage response under a steady load current. This method involves applying a constant current to the battery and monitoring the resulting voltage change.
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