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How would the hook up 3 resistors in a circuit to get a maximum current?
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In series,
R = R1 + R2 + R3 + ...
The current in a series connection will only have 1 path. The current is the same through each resistor
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What has a larger current the parallel circuit with 1 resistor or the parallel circuit with 2 resistors?
By Ohm's law, current is voltage divided by resistance.In order to determine which circuit draws more current, you need to look at voltage and resistance. Assuming similar voltage, then, less resistance would result in more current.Now you need to know the values of the resistors in both cases. You did not state those important pieces of information. The net resistance of two resistors, R1 and R2, in parallel is R1 time R2 divided by (R1 plus R2). All you need to do is calculate for the two cases.If the two resistors were the same, you can generalize the answer by saying that, with contant voltage, two similar resistors in parallel will pull more current than one similar resistor - specifically, two will pull twice the current of one.
Can each branch in a parallel circuit may hold several resistors?
Yes, but then it would be a 'series-parallel' circuit, not a 'parallel' circuit!
What would happen to the voltage when the resistors are ten time larger than have be given?
If all the resistors in a circuit are changed by the same amount, including internal resistances of voltage and current sources, the voltages throughout the circuit remain unchanged. The currents will change though.If the internal resistances of voltage and current sources remain unchanged it is more complicated and will have to be computed on a case by case basis.
When resistors are connected in series in a circuit. what are the relationships between the voltage drops across the resistor and the currents through the resistors?
When resistors are connected in series in a circuit . the voltage drop across each resistor will be equal to its resistance, as V=IR, V is direct proportional to R. An A: The relationship is that the current will divide for each paths in a parallel circuit and the voltage drop across each will be the source voltage. In a series circuit the current will remain the same for each component but the voltage will divide to reflect each different component value. And the sum of all of the voltage drops will add to the voltage source
What happens to the total resistance of a series circuit when another resistor is added?
Simply put, the purpose of a resistor is to 'resist' the flow of current. Ohm's Law tells us that for a given voltage, the larger the resistance, or value of that resistor, the lower the current that will flow. Ohm's Law states that I (current) = E (voltage) / R (resistance) - where current is measured in amps, voltage is measured in volts and resistance is measured in ohms.
You are just asking that let us assume you have connected 2 or 3 resistors in a circuit and the current flowing through the circuit and from all the resistors will be same but how?
If the resistors are connected in series, the total resistance will be the sum of the resistances of each resistor, and the current flow will be the same thru all of them. if the resistors are connected in parallel, then the current thru each resistor would depend on the resistance of that resistor, the total resistance would be the inverse of the sum of the inverses of the resistance of each resistor. Total current would depend on the voltage and the total resistance
What is the current of a circuit that has two 5-ohm resistors and a 12 V battery?
If the two 5 ohm resistors were in series, then the current would be 1.2 amperes. If they were in parallel, then the current would be 4.8 amperes. Ohm's Law: Current = Voltage divided by Resistance RSeries = Summation1toN RN RPARALLEL = 1 / Summation1toN (1 / RN)
Would I have to use 4 resistors for 4 LEDs in a circuit?
Yes, each LED should have its own means of current limiting.
What happens to the current in circuit as the resistance increases?
Current decreasesWhen voltage remains constant and resistance increases the current in the circuit will reduce.More informationV=IRwhere V is voltage,I is current andR is resistance.From the above equation,R=V/I, and hence resistance is indirectly proportional to current.Therefore, an increase in resistance would have the effect of decreased current.NB: this holds true only as long as the voltage remains constant.Another opinionHowever, this is only true in the case of a circuit connected in series.When circuits are connected in parallel, the opposite happens. If there is an increase in the amount of resistors in parallel, the total resistance of the circuit then decreases and the current increases subsequently.Yet another viewNo, that's not stated right.If more resistors are added in parallel - so that the circuit's overall total resistance decreases and its total current increases - that is NOT in any way the opposite of what this question is asking about...Let's make this crystal clear, so that there is no confusion: "an increase in the amount of resistors" is NOT the same as "an increase in resistance".So a parallel circuit behaves EXACTLY the same as a series circuit: if its overall resistance increases, the overall current going through the parallel circuit decreases AND if its overall resistance decreases, the overall current going through the parallel circuit increases.Actually, the second opinion is correctIn a parallel circuit, there are more branches to allow electrons back to the power supply, so current increases. With more resistors in a circuit, the overall resistance in a parallel circuit DECREASES.In a series circuit, current is the same throughout. So if more resistors are added, resistance INCREASES and so current DECREASES.
What is the max voltage for 3 50ohmn resisters?
It depends on the power rating of the resistors. The total power of a series or parallel combination of resistors is the sum of the power rating of each. Here is one possible answer that assumes the resistors are rated at 1/4 watt and are connected in series. Power = Current ^ 2 x Resistance. The ^ means squared. Current = square root (Power / Resistance) Current = square root (0.25 / 50) = 0.0707 amps The total power of the three resistors in series is 0.25 x 3 = 0.75 watts Current = square root (0.75 / 150) = 0.0707 amps <-- Notice you get the same current as before. This must be true because the current flowing through a series circuit is the same in each component. Since Voltage = Current x Resistance Voltage = 0.0707 x 50 = 3.54 volts across one of the resistors OR Voltage = 0.0707 x 150 = 10.61 volts across the series combination. Here's another way to calculate the answer. Voltage = square root of (Power x Resistance) Voltage = square root (0.25 x 50) Voltage = 3.54 volts This is the maximum voltage across one of the resistors. If the three resistors are connected in series, the total resistance would be 150 ohms and the maximum voltage across the series combination would be 3.54 x 3 = 10.61 volts. If the resistors are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is 16.67 ohms. Since the voltage across parallel resistors is the same, the maximum voltage for three 1/4 watt resistors would be square root (0.75 x 16.67) = 3.54 volts. This is the same answer calculated for the resistors in series. The maximum current through each resistor is V / R = 3.54 / 50 = 0.0707 amps or the same current as the series combination. However, in this case, the total current flowing through the parallel combination is 0.0707 x 3 = 0.2121 amps and Power = I ^ 2 x R = .2121 ^ 2 x 16.67 = 0.75W. This proves that the powers add no matter if the resistors are in series or parallel. If the resistors are rated at 1/2 watt the maximum voltage across one resistor is 5 V and the maximum across the series combination is 15 V. The maximum current is 0.1 A.
What happens to the current when more resistors are added in series?
Current decreasesWhen voltage remains constant and resistance increases the current in the circuit will reduce.More informationV=IRwhere V is voltage,I is current andR is resistance.From the above equation,R=V/I, and hence resistance is indirectly proportional to current.Therefore, an increase in resistance would have the effect of decreased current.NB: this holds true only as long as the voltage remains constant.Another opinionHowever, this is only true in the case of a circuit connected in series.When circuits are connected in parallel, the opposite happens. If there is an increase in the amount of resistors in parallel, the total resistance of the circuit then decreases and the current increases subsequently.Yet another viewNo, that's not stated right.If more resistors are added in parallel - so that the circuit's overall total resistance decreases and its total current increases - that is NOT in any way the opposite of what this question is asking about...Let's make this crystal clear, so that there is no confusion: "an increase in the amount of resistors" is NOT the same as "an increase in resistance".So a parallel circuit behaves EXACTLY the same as a series circuit: if its overall resistance increases, the overall current going through the parallel circuit decreases AND if its overall resistance decreases, the overall current going through the parallel circuit increases.Actually, the second opinion is correctIn a parallel circuit, there are more branches to allow electrons back to the power supply, so current increases. With more resistors in a circuit, the overall resistance in a parallel circuit DECREASES.In a series circuit, current is the same throughout. So if more resistors are added, resistance INCREASES and so current DECREASES.
What happen when a fuse wire of 100 ampere is used when a circuit at home draws a maximum current of 20 ampere?
The fuse or breaker should be no bigger than specified for the wiring and devices on the circuit. Your nominal current draw may be 20 amps, but a short circuit would cause maximum current to flow which in this case would be 100 amps until the fuse blew.
What has a larger current the parallel circuit with 1 resistor or the parallel circuit with 2 resistors?
By Ohm's law, current is voltage divided by resistance.In order to determine which circuit draws more current, you need to look at voltage and resistance. Assuming similar voltage, then, less resistance would result in more current.Now you need to know the values of the resistors in both cases. You did not state those important pieces of information. The net resistance of two resistors, R1 and R2, in parallel is R1 time R2 divided by (R1 plus R2). All you need to do is calculate for the two cases.If the two resistors were the same, you can generalize the answer by saying that, with contant voltage, two similar resistors in parallel will pull more current than one similar resistor - specifically, two will pull twice the current of one.
Can each branch in a parallel circuit may hold several resistors?
Yes, but then it would be a 'series-parallel' circuit, not a 'parallel' circuit!
What would happen to the voltage when the resistors are ten time larger than have be given?
If all the resistors in a circuit are changed by the same amount, including internal resistances of voltage and current sources, the voltages throughout the circuit remain unchanged. The currents will change though.If the internal resistances of voltage and current sources remain unchanged it is more complicated and will have to be computed on a case by case basis.
How many watts per outlet?
No way of telling unless you know the current of all devices that use the circuit. The maximum wattage for the circuit, assuming a resistive load (no motors) would be: Watts = Volts x Current.
What will happen to an ammeter reading if the resistors are connected in parallel?
You would be drawing more current. It would be the same as adding more load to the circuit in a vehicle, say more lights. The lights would just be seen as more load (a resistive load in the case of incandescent lights). Add more lights (resistors) and more current is needed. The ammeter would indicate a higher current draw.
