
fractions to illustrate voltage divider
Unloaded battery voltage is 12.6 volts, or 12.6 volts EMF source. As starter motor spins the voltage dropped in battery internal resistance is 1.6 volts. Therefore the fraction 11/12.6* EMF source of 12.6 volts is voltage available to the starter.
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