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A short circuit is an unexpected path of zero resistance between two nodes in a circuit. If you measure the resistance of a resistor, and find that is has zero ohms, but the resistor is supposed to be somthing else, such as 100 ohms, then you can conclude that the resistor is shorted. Keep in mind that the precision of the measurement might be critical. If the resistor is supposed to be 100 ohms, but you get zero ohms, then the answer is easy. If the resistor is 0.001 ohms, but you get zero ohms, then you have to consider the precision of the measurement, the resistance of the wires, etc.
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How Determine the power dissipated by the resistor?
Power dissipated by the resistor = I^2 * R or V^2 / R, where R = its resistance value, I = the current in the resistor, and V = the voltage drop across the two terminals of the resistor. You need to measure or find the information of either I (using an ammeter) or V (a voltmeter).
What is equivalent wattage when different wattage resistors are connected in parallel?
In order to determine this, it will be necessary to find which resistor 'maxes out' at the lowest voltage. This can be found using the equation Vi=sqrt (Pi*Ri) for each resistor, where Pi is the power rating of resistor i and Ri is the value of resistor i. Once this is found, the power dissipation of each other resistor can be found using the equation Pi=(Vl^2)/Ri, where Vl is the voltage that maxes out the resistor which maxes out at the lowest voltage, and Ri is the resistance of each resistor. The equivalent power rating would then be the sum of the power dissipated across each resistor.
Why high value resistor should be connected in series with capacitor during charging or discharging process?
A resistor is used to limit current flow through a capacitor.If you did not use the resistor, you could potentially create large currents through the capacitor, damaging it. Capacitors do have current limit ratings - check the specification sheet for the capacitor.Also, in the case of an electrolytic capacitor, if it is generally in a discharged state then it is necessary from time to time to reform it. That process involved slowly charging it, i.e. through a resistor, and then letting it discharge by itself with no or little load. The resistor protects both the capacitor and the voltage source in the case that the capacitor might be shorted.
What is the purpose of the zeroing resistor in an ohmmeter and does it always accomplish its intended purpose?
A: There is no zeroing resistor the leads resistance are the zeroing resistor. there is however a pot where the zero can be accomplished by adjusting the current flow out of the meter to measure the voltage to determine the resistance. that pot is an adjustment to compensate for an old internal battery drift. If not changed periodically it may become a useless meter because zero cannot be achieved
How designing stabilizing resistor in restricted earth fault relay?
To determine the value of Stabilizing resistor Rs = Vs/Is = If(Rct +2Rl)/Is Where, Rs = resistance value of the stabilizing resistor Vs = voltage at which the relay will operate Is = current flowing through the stabilizing resitor and the relay If = maximum secondary fault current magnitude Rct = internal resistance of the current transformer Rl = resistance of attached wire leads
How to know if the resistor is open and shorted?
I assume that the person asking the question meant "open OR shorted" as these are opposite terms. Most resistors will open when they are damaged. It is very rare to find one that is shorted. To determine if the resistor is open or shorted simply use a multimeter set to measure ohms. Place the leads across the resistor and it should read the resistance value of the resistor. If it measures max range of the meter (some digitals will display "OL") then the resistor is open. If it measures 0 or very close then it is shorted, which as mentioned above, is unlikely.
Can the blower motor resistor pop a fuse when it goes out?
Typically , no. But if the blower motor has shorted out, it is possible.
What could be the cause if meter M3 displays a higher current reading than it should?
resistor R1 is shorted
2003 Chevy trailblazer blower motor stuck on hi even with engine off?
Never mind....It was the blower resistor shorted on hi......
What is resistance on something that is shorted?
It depends on weather it is in a parallel or series circuit. In parallel the entire circuit it is in parallel with is shorted out. In series the total resistance decreases by the amount of the resistor that shorted out. Resistors usually open or change value with use.
How do you determine the 10k resistor?
A 10K resistor has the coloured stripes in the following order.. Brown, Black, Orange, Gold
Why does a 1994 Chevy Astro Van motor keeps running after ignition is turned off?
The blower resistor is internally shorted to power and needs to be replaced.
What causes the fuse in your 1999 Pontiac grand prix controls the air conditioning to get hot and blow out?
Defective/Shorted Compressor Defective/shorted blower motor Defective/shorted cooling fan Disconnect each of the above one at a time to determine which area is the problem
Can you measure the physical size of a resistor to determine its wattage?
there might be ways to get the power rating by measuring the size of the resistor. but as the physical size of the resistor increases, its power rating also increases..
Why you need to connect resistor in series for the practical voltage source?
A resistor is connected in series with a practical voltage source in order to determine the current produced by the source.
How Determine the power dissipated by the resistor?
Power dissipated by the resistor = I^2 * R or V^2 / R, where R = its resistance value, I = the current in the resistor, and V = the voltage drop across the two terminals of the resistor. You need to measure or find the information of either I (using an ammeter) or V (a voltmeter).
Why does the blower fan running when the engine is off 2000 Chevy Impala?
Under the hood, on the firewall,on top of the a/c evaporator case is a thermal grid resistor assy. It has two plug in wire plugs. Unplug the larger one. if the fan stops. the resistor assy. ( you just unplugged it ) is shorted. Replace it.
