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What happens to current flow when the resistance is higher than normal?
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For a specific voltage, current flow is inversely proportional to resistance.
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Why is heat observed when current flows through the circuit?
The heat observed in a circuit is the result of electrical resistance.Under normal circumstances, every electrical circuit has a certain amount of resistance to the flow of electricity. Electronflow opposed by the physical nature of the conductor. This is the fundamental nature of electrical resistance. Whenever this happens, the energy of those electrons is absorbed by the conductor (as opposed to flowing through) which then emitts this captured energy as heat. The higher a conductor's resistance, the more electrical energy is converted to heat by it.
What is the difference between a normal resistor and a bleeder resistor?
A resistor is a resistor. Plain and simple. By Ohm's Law, resistance in ohms is voltage in volts divided by current in amperes. The difference lies in application, not in the resistor itself. A normal resistor will introduce a voltage drop or current that makes some effect in the circuit, based on some design criteria. A bleeder resistor, on the other hand does not really affect the circuit - it is only there to "bleed off", or discharge, capacitors when the power is turned off. Consequently, a bleeder resistor will typically have a higher resistance than a normal resistor but, again, the issue is circuit design, not the resistor itself.
What happens to electric current as voltage gets large?
If the resistance of the load is kept more-or-less constant, then the current also becomes larger. On the other hand, if the power of the load is kept more-or-less constant, then the current becomes smaller.
What is zeren diode?
A normal diode only allows current to flow in one direction, e.g: A to B. However, current will only flow across this diode A to B when there is a voltage ( called the breakdown voltage), and different normal diodes require different voltages to allow current to flow, e.g: silicon diodes allow current to flow A to B when there is a minimum of 0.6V flowing, at which point the resistance drops, and current flows. A zener diode does exactly this, however, it also allows current to flow in an opposite direction once the breakdown voltage for this direction has been reached. e.g: if a Zener diode has a breakdown voltage of 3.6V, at 3.6V its resistance will drop significantly enough so that current can flow. hopes this helps
Why multimeter cannot used for measurement of insulation resistance?
Because ordinary ohmmeters are calibrated to measure a range of resistance values that are significantly lower than the resistance of insulation. It should also be realised that we usually test insulation resistance while subjecting the insulation to a high electric field, which a normal ohmmeter is incapable of producing.
How do you check to see if your antenna is too short?
A short antenna causes higher than normal current to capacitive reactance and a long antenna causes higher than normal current to inductive reactance; a correct length antenna is free of reactance and appears as a resistance. Change the length of the antenna in small increments until you obtain the lowest (resistive) current.
What is the definition of electrical resistance?
Resistance is the opposition to electric current, expressed in ohms.Resistance is directly-proportional to the resistivity of the conducting material and its length, and inversely-proportional to its cross-sectional area.Alternating current tends to flow towards the surface of a conductor due to the 'skin effect', thus reducing the effective cross-sectional area of a conductor. Therefore, resistance to a.c. is somewhat higher, at normal supply frequencies, than to d.c., and significantly higher at very high frequencies.
Why is heat observed when current flows through the circuit?
The heat observed in a circuit is the result of electrical resistance.Under normal circumstances, every electrical circuit has a certain amount of resistance to the flow of electricity. Electronflow opposed by the physical nature of the conductor. This is the fundamental nature of electrical resistance. Whenever this happens, the energy of those electrons is absorbed by the conductor (as opposed to flowing through) which then emitts this captured energy as heat. The higher a conductor's resistance, the more electrical energy is converted to heat by it.
Why do you use stainless steel rather than normal steel?
Stainless Steel is used because it has an higher corrosion resistance over normal steel.
Why is the live pin getting hot on a three pin plug?
Heat is caused by a current trying to flow through a resistance. What you have is probably a loose connection on one of your screw terminals of the plug creating a higher than normal resistance. Take a screw driver and tighten the screws and see if that makes a difference.
What happens if you plug a 220 volt appliance into a 230 volt outlet?
Nothing drastic happens, the appliance will operate as normal. The voltages 220 to 240 volts are a nominal figure in the same voltage range. It is brought about by the power company, as they have a responsibility to keep voltages within a certain 10% range. The load will only notice a difference of 1% on the load current. e.g. Wattage load of 2400. Amps = watts/volts. 2400/230V = 10.4 amps. 2400/220V = 10.9 amps. On a constant resistance as the voltage goes lower, the current goes higher and vise versa as the voltage goes higher, the current goes lower.
Why should a millimeter have a low resistance?
An ammeter is placed in series with a circuit in order to measure the current. If it has any appreciable resistance, inserting the ammeter will increase the normal resistance of the circuit and reduce the value of the current flowing through it. The ammeter will, therefore, give an inaccurate reading (under-read). So the ammeter must have a very low resistance so that it has the minimum effect on the normal resistance of the circuit being tested. Ideally, the ammeter should have zero resistance but, of course, this is impossible.
What would be the cause of high current starter draw?
decribe two causes of higher than normal starter current draw
What happens when an alkali pH number is higher than 7?
It is normal for an alkaline solution to have a pH higher than 7.
What happens to voltage when a reactor limits current?
the currents path blocks & normal voltage will flow
Why does high resistance in a circuit produce more heat?
On the contrary, for a given voltage, lowering the resistance will increment the current and the power dissipated by the resistor. hence heating up the resistor. For a higher resistance value, you will need to increment the current by incrementing the voltage to increment the power dissipated.
The electric bulb in your household circuits are connected in parallel what happens to the line current and line voltage as you turn on more light bulbs?
The line current increases when more bulbs are switched on in parallel, since more parallel current paths results in lower effective resistance. The line voltage should not change in response to any normal use of electric power in a single house.
