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Explain how a theodolite works.

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The theodolite is a precision measuring device used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. It works with a combination of: (1) optical plummets, which is used to ensure that it is placed exactly vertical above; (2) internal spirit, which ensures that it is levelled to the horizon; and (3) graduated circles, one vertical and one horizontal, which is used to measure actual angles. The mounted telescope can swivel horizontally and vertically. If this is adjusted correctly, accurate measurements can be obtained.

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<h2>Answer:</h2>

0.46Ω

<h2>Explanation:</h2>

The electromotive force (E) in the circuit is related to the terminal voltage(V), of the circuit and the internal resistance (r) of the battery as follows;

E = V + Ir --------------------(a)

Where;

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Where;

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The effective resistance (Rₓ) in the circuit is the one due to the resistances in the two lightbulbs.

Let;

R₁ = resistance in the first bulb

R₂ = resistance in the second bulb

Since the two bulbs are both rated at 4.0W ( at 12.0V), their resistance values (R₁ and R₂) are the same and will be given by the power formula;

P = $\frac{V^{2} }{R}$

=> R = $\frac{V^{2} }{P}$ -------------------(ii)

Where;

P = Power of the bulb

V = voltage across the bulb

R = resistance of the bulb

To get R₁, equation (ii) can be written as;

R₁ = $\frac{V^{2} }{P}$ --------------------------------(iii)

Where;

V = 12.0V

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Substitute these values into equation (iii) as follows;

R₁ = $\frac{12.0^{2} }{4}$

R₁ = $\frac{144}{4}$

R₁ = 36Ω

Following the same approach, to get R₂, equation (ii) can be written as;

R₂ = $\frac{V^{2} }{P}$ --------------------------------(iv)

Where;

V = 12.0V

P = 4.0W

Substitute these values into equation (iv) as follows;

R₂ = $\frac{12.0^{2} }{4}$

R₂ = $\frac{144}{4}$

R₂ = 36Ω

Now, since the bulbs are connected in parallel, the effective resistance (Rₓ) is given by;

$\frac{1}{R_{X} }$ = $\frac{1}{R_1}$ + $\frac{1}{R_2}$ -----------------(v)

Substitute the values of R₁ and R₂ into equation (v) as follows;

$\frac{1}{R_X}$ = $\frac{1}{36}$ + $\frac{1}{36}$

$\frac{1}{R_X}$ = $\frac{2}{36}$

Rₓ = $\frac{36}{2}$

Rₓ = 18Ω

The effective resistance (Rₓ) is therefore, 18Ω

<em>Now calculate the current I, flowing in the circuit:</em>

Substitute the values of V = 11.7V and Rₓ = 18Ω into equation (b) as follows;

11.7 = I x 18

I = $\frac{11.7}{18}$

I = 0.65A

<em>Now calculate the battery's internal resistance:</em>

Substitute the values of E = 12.0, V = 11.7V and I = 0.65A into equation (a) as follows;

12.0 = 11.7 + 0.65r

0.65r = 12.0 - 11.7

0.65r = 0.3

r = $\frac{0.3}{0.65}$

r = 0.46Ω

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