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The current in each individual component of the parallel circuit is equal to
(voltage across the combined group of parallel components) / (individual component's resistance).
The total current is the sum of the individual currents.
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Another approach is to first calculate the combined effective resistance of the group of parallel components.
-- take the reciprocal of each individual resistance
-- add all the reciprocals
-- the combined effective resistance is the reciprocal of the sum.
Then, the total current through the parallel circuit is
(voltage across the parallel circuit) / (combined effective resistance of the components).
What else can I help you with?
If you have a DC passing through a circuit will the current decrease when you add a DC motor and if so by how much?
In the circuit where the DC motor is added, it was not specified whether the motor was added in series or in parallel to circuit elements. If it was added in series, it will increase circuit resistance and it will cause circuit current to go down. In parallel, the motor will reduce total circuit resistance, and circuit current will increase.
How do you check dc voltage... series or parallel?
If you are asking how a voltmeter should be connected in a circuit, then the answer is that it should be connected in parallel with the device across which you want to determine the voltage. This applies whether the circuit is d.c. or a.c.
How do you connect a shunt resistor to a DC circuit to measure current?
To measure the current in a DC circuit an ammeter may be used. This ammeter may consist of a sensitive meter with a shunt in parallel with it to divert part of the current. In case even more current is expected than the full scale reading of the meter an additional shunt may be connected in parallel with that arrangement.
What is the magnetization characteristic of the DC machine?
magnetisation characteristic of dc generator is nothing but the open circuit characteristic of dc generator where we determine the operating characteristics of dc machines.it is used to determine the open circuit armature voltage keeping armature current zero,at rated speed and after few laps of time filed current is gonig to be raised from zero.where the armature open circuit voltage is reached above its rated value. '
Can a compass be used to determine the exact direction that charge flows in a circuit?
In a DC circuit yes. The compass detects the magnetic field around the wire. Reverse the DC current and the compass will swing 180 degrees from the position is was in.
If you have a DC passing through a circuit will the current decrease when you add a DC motor and if so by how much?
In the circuit where the DC motor is added, it was not specified whether the motor was added in series or in parallel to circuit elements. If it was added in series, it will increase circuit resistance and it will cause circuit current to go down. In parallel, the motor will reduce total circuit resistance, and circuit current will increase.
What device has the smallest current in parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit, each branch has its own current flow, so there isn't a single device that has the smallest current. The current through each device is determined by its resistance and voltage applied. The device with the highest resistance will have the smallest current flowing through it in a parallel circuit.
How do you check dc voltage... series or parallel?
If you are asking how a voltmeter should be connected in a circuit, then the answer is that it should be connected in parallel with the device across which you want to determine the voltage. This applies whether the circuit is d.c. or a.c.
How do you connect a shunt resistor to a DC circuit to measure current?
To measure the current in a DC circuit an ammeter may be used. This ammeter may consist of a sensitive meter with a shunt in parallel with it to divert part of the current. In case even more current is expected than the full scale reading of the meter an additional shunt may be connected in parallel with that arrangement.
How can you identify the branch parallel circuit with the what will have the least amount of current flow?
In a DC circuit, it's the branch with the largest resistance. In an AC circuit, it's the branch with the largest magnitude of impedance.
What is the magnetization characteristic of the DC machine?
magnetisation characteristic of dc generator is nothing but the open circuit characteristic of dc generator where we determine the operating characteristics of dc machines.it is used to determine the open circuit armature voltage keeping armature current zero,at rated speed and after few laps of time filed current is gonig to be raised from zero.where the armature open circuit voltage is reached above its rated value. '
What is the direction of DC current flow in a circuit?
In a circuit, DC current flows from the positive terminal of the power source to the negative terminal.
What will happen if two dc sources are connected in parallel?
IF two dc sources are connected in parallel, the one with the highest potential dominates the circuit.
What is the direction of current flow in a DC circuit?
In a DC circuit, the direction of current flow is from the positive terminal of the voltage source to the negative terminal.
Can a compass be used to determine the exact direction that charge flows in a circuit?
In a DC circuit yes. The compass detects the magnetic field around the wire. Reverse the DC current and the compass will swing 180 degrees from the position is was in.
What is an electric current flowing in only one direction?
An electric current flowing in only one direction is called direct current (DC). This type of current has a constant flow of electrons in one direction from the negative to the positive terminal of a power source, such as a battery.
Why DC supply is used in control circuit?
dc supply is used for control circuit because dc current is an independent source .
