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This term is normally applied to three-phase loads, and describes a situation in which each of the three loads is different in terms of its resistance and reactance. In the case of a wye (star) connected load, this will result in a neutral current flowing -which wouldn't be the case if the loads were 'balanced' (i.e. identical in all respects). You basically have a top heavy circuit that wants to fall over

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Difference between a balanced and unbalanced bridge circuit?

A balanced bridge has zero volts across the two test nodes, while an unbalanced bridge has non zero volts.


What happens if neutral of three phase four wire system is break?

For a balanced three-phase load, the neutral current is zero, so the loss of the neutral would have no effect.However, for an unbalanced load, the 'difference' between the line currents results in a neutral current.So, for an unbalanced load, if no neutral current can flow, then the load's neutral point will no longer remain symmetrical, and the line voltages will become unbalanced. If the unbalance is severe, then individual loads may be subject to over-voltages or under-voltages.


What is the difference between unbalanced transportation and unbalanced assignment problem?

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Why link is provided as neutral in an ac circuit?

link is provided in neutral path of ac supply because it should provide a path for unbalanced currents , if we use fuse ,fuse may blow of and damage the entire system and also unbalanced currents may be more than the fuse rating


How do you get line to neutral voltage form line to line voltage especially when there is unbalance in line to line voltage?

It is highly unusual for the supply system's line voltages to be unbalanced as the source is considered to be an infinite bus. On the other hand, it is not in the least unusual for the line currents to be unbalanced, as they are determined by the load. If a unbalanced star (wye) connected load has no neutral, then the phase voltages will become unbalanced.

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Difference between a balanced and unbalanced bridge circuit?

A balanced bridge has zero volts across the two test nodes, while an unbalanced bridge has non zero volts.


What happens if neutral of three phase four wire system is break?

For a balanced three-phase load, the neutral current is zero, so the loss of the neutral would have no effect.However, for an unbalanced load, the 'difference' between the line currents results in a neutral current.So, for an unbalanced load, if no neutral current can flow, then the load's neutral point will no longer remain symmetrical, and the line voltages will become unbalanced. If the unbalance is severe, then individual loads may be subject to over-voltages or under-voltages.


Is an unbalanced desk an example of an unbalanced force?

No, an unbalanced desk is not an example of an unbalanced force. An unbalanced force refers to a force that causes motion or a change in motion, while an unbalanced desk is simply an object that is not level.


When do you say that the force is unbalanced?

When an object accelerates, the force is unbalanced.


How do you use the word unbalanced in a sentence?

the man was unbalanced on the ball


What kind of force create movement balanced or unbalanced?

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How do rickets lead to an unbalanced diet?

what conditions are caused by unbalanced diets


What is is unbalanced force in a short story?

what is an unbalanced force in a short story


Is a basketball spinning on a rim balanced or unbalanced?

It is most likely to be unbalanced


When an unbalanced force acts on an object the object will?

When the entire group of forces acting on an object is unbalanced,the object will accelerate.There's no such thing as "an unbalanced force".


Coaxial cable is balanced or unbalanced?

coaxial cable is unbalanced transmission line


What does an unbalanced force produce?

Resultant motion of the body on which these unbalanced forces operate.