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12. Kinetic Voltmeter

A DIY method of testing the charge of a battery is to drop it on a hard surface and observe whether it bounces. Explain the phenomenon and find other non-invasive mechanical methods to estimate the remaining charge. Optimize the accuracy of your method.

Report Opposition Moderation
Austria

7.00

Brazil

5.80

7.90

Colombia

5.90

6.50

Croatia

6.60

7.00

France

6.80

Germany (LMU)

7.70

Greece

6.10

Hungary

7.80

India

6.22

6.20

Italy

7.00

Switzerland

7.80

7.20

8.00

USA (OSU)

6.00

USA (UofA)

4.20

Ukraine

6.80

5.90

MEAN

6.20

6.83

7.03