Answer: a) 648 J; b) 602.64 J c) 43.74 J
Explanation: In order to explain this question we have to take into account the following expressions:
Ohm law V=R*I
Power=V*I=I^2*R
Energy=Power*time
The current in the circuit is:
V/(Rw+Ri)=6/(6.2+0.45)=0.9A
The power in the battery is: I*V=0.9*6=5.4W
Then the energy transferred from chemical to electrical in 2 minutes (120s) is equal:
E=5.4*120=648J
The dissipated thermal energy in the wire is:
Pw=I^2*R=0.9^2*6.2=5.022W
Ew=5.022*120=602.64J
Finally, the thermal energy dissipated in the battery is:
PRi= I^2*Ri=0.9^2*0.45=0.36 W
ERi=0.36*120= 43.74 J