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Since the short circuit is very close to zero o0hms, most of the current will flow in the shorted wire. For practical purposes this would be all of the measurable current and it would pull the maximum current that could be supplied by the source since V = Current x Resistance. Since V/R = I as R goes to zero I goes to infinity. However, as a practical matter a source can only supply so much current.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoShort circuit means that the resistance becomes small or nearly zero.
When that happens, the current becomes very high.
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∙ 14y agoThe amperage goes extremely high extremely fast and hopefully takes out the over current device protecting the circuit.
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∙ 13y agoIt shuts off.
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What is power factor of resistor?
A resistor doesn't have a power factor. However, if a circuit is pure resistance in nature the power factor will be one when a voltage is applied and a current flows in the circuit. The power factor is a measure of the relative phases of the current and voltage in a circuit.
What is the lifespan of a resistor?
A resistor doesn't deteriorate with age, and has no particular 'life-span', as long as it's used properly. -- A resistor in a box on the shelf, or in a circuit where it stays cool, will last indefinitely. -- A resistor in a circuit where it's forced to dissipate enough power to make it hot may change its resistance value permanently, but will continue to operate. -- A resistor in a circuit where it's forced to dissipate even more than that, to a ridiculous extreme, may melt or explode. When that happens, it's the end of the resistor's life-span. But it wasn't the resistor's fault.
When resistors are connected in series then what happens to the watt?
Resistors are rated in wattage so the lowest wattage rating will be the wattage of the series circuit. It will be able to handle that power any more and the lowest wattage resistor could be damaged and fail.Another AnswerWhen two or more resistors are connected in series, the resistor with the lowest resistance will operate at the highest power. If the power developed by a resistor exceeds its rated power, then the resistor may burn out.
What happens when resistance is varied in a circuit?
A resistor will not change its value, unless the voltage exceeds the designed power capacity of the resistor. As the voltage increases, the current will increase, if the current gets too high it will cause the temperature of the resistor to increase, if the temperature exceeds the power rating of the resistor then the resistance WILL change. If it goes too High in temperature the resistor will open and current will no longer flow. A resistor is used to control current, and indirectly the .voltage depending on the application. Hope This helps. You must use Ohms Law to see the relationship.
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 is power factor of resistor?
A resistor doesn't have a power factor. However, if a circuit is pure resistance in nature the power factor will be one when a voltage is applied and a current flows in the circuit. The power factor is a measure of the relative phases of the current and voltage in a circuit.
What is the lifespan of a resistor?
A resistor doesn't deteriorate with age, and has no particular 'life-span', as long as it's used properly. -- A resistor in a box on the shelf, or in a circuit where it stays cool, will last indefinitely. -- A resistor in a circuit where it's forced to dissipate enough power to make it hot may change its resistance value permanently, but will continue to operate. -- A resistor in a circuit where it's forced to dissipate even more than that, to a ridiculous extreme, may melt or explode. When that happens, it's the end of the resistor's life-span. But it wasn't the resistor's fault.
Does a Resistor have a different resistance when connected to a power source vs if the resistance is tested when the resistor is out of circuit?
In the circuit it is connected to other devices with their own properties that can influence your reading. Out of circuit you just measure the resistor. It has the same value both ways.
When resistors are connected in series then what happens to the watt?
Resistors are rated in wattage so the lowest wattage rating will be the wattage of the series circuit. It will be able to handle that power any more and the lowest wattage resistor could be damaged and fail.Another AnswerWhen two or more resistors are connected in series, the resistor with the lowest resistance will operate at the highest power. If the power developed by a resistor exceeds its rated power, then the resistor may burn out.
What happen if resistors has high power?
The power rating of the resistor only tells the amount of power it's able to dissipate without overheating, melting, or exploding. The amount of power that a resistor dissipates is determined by its resistance and the current through it (or voltage across it). If you put a small resistor at a place in the circuit where it must dissipate more power than it's rated for, then it'll overheat and possibly fail. If you put a high power resistor at a place in the circuit where it dissipates much less power than it's rated for, then nothing happens at all. It simply takes up more space on the board than was necessary, because it's bigger than what was needed there, and you spent more money than you needed to spend for the kind of resistor that you needed at that place in the circuit.
Can inserting a resistor in a circuit produce an effect similar to a open circuit?
Of course it depends entirely on the ohm's resistance of the resistor. The higher the resistance, the lower the comparison to a short circuit.
What is the configuration of the ohmmeter?
An ohmmeter is connected in parallel to a resistor. Be sure that there is no power in the circuit when testing.
What is maximum power of a 59ma power and 8.2kohm resistor circuit?
P=I2R=(59mA)2(8.2kohms)= 28.5443W
How do you install a resistor in an DC circuit?
It depends on the purpose for installing the resistor. If the intent is to decrease current flow, the resistor must be connected in series with the load. If the purpose is to increase current flow, the resistor must be connected in parallel with the load. To connect a resistor in series, connect the resistor to one side of the power source, in line with the load. This will decrease circuit current flow. To connect a resistor in parallel, connect the resistor between the positive and negative sides of the power source, which will effectively connect the resistor across the load . This will increase current flow through the circuit. However, before connecting a component in parallel, make sure the increase in current flow will not exceed the current rating of the circuit or fuses/breakers will blow.
A 120 ohm resistor a 60 ohm resistor and a 40 ohm resistor are connected in parallel to a 120 volt power source. What is the current running through the entire circuit?
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What happens when resistance is varied in a circuit?
A resistor will not change its value, unless the voltage exceeds the designed power capacity of the resistor. As the voltage increases, the current will increase, if the current gets too high it will cause the temperature of the resistor to increase, if the temperature exceeds the power rating of the resistor then the resistance WILL change. If it goes too High in temperature the resistor will open and current will no longer flow. A resistor is used to control current, and indirectly the .voltage depending on the application. Hope This helps. You must use Ohms Law to see the relationship.
When measuring the voltage across a resistor the reading is 0v what is the first step to locate the problem?
The resistor has gone to open ( or possibly short ) circuit. Remove ( if possible ) the resistor from the circuit and measure its stand alone resistance. If the resistor measures infinate then you need to replace it with whatever the circuit asks for. ie 10ohms, 15 ohms etc. Make sure you test the simple things first such as power supply and ensure that you are receiving power to at least one side of the resistor. If you are working on an electronic card then make sure you check your ' circuit paths ' you may have a burnt track. Test your continuity across your paths. Don't nescessarily concerntrate on the resistor itself it may not have power on it due to another component failure or circuit failure. Cheers.
