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What unit is used to measure voltage drop?

Voltage drop is typically measured in units of volts (V). It is a way to quantify the loss of voltage as electrical current flows through a circuit due to resistance. Voltage drop can be calculated by measuring the difference in voltage between two points in the circuit.


What is the voltage drop for 16 mm Cable over 100 meters?

The voltage drop depends on the current through the cable.For DC current in cable of 16 mm diameter, at 68° F, the voltage drop is(0.00857) x (current, Amperes) volts.


What size resistor in parallel to reduce from 120 volts to 100 volts?

A resistor in parallel with a voltages source will not cause the voltage to drop, theoretically. To get a 20 volt drop you need a resistance in series, and the number of ohms is 20 divided by the current in amps. If the current is unknown or variable, the voltage can't be dropped by using a resistor.


Can you use 240 volts to 220 volts?

Each voltage has a range and devices rated in that range will all work . The 110 to 120 volts is one range of voltages. The 220 to 240 is another range of voltages. The reason there is a range of voltages is to help the utility company out. They are mandated to keep the voltages within a + or - 5% range of a set voltage. Because there are loads coming on line and loads dropping off line the voltage fluctuates. Using a base voltage of 115 and 230 volts means that the voltage can rise by 115 +5% = 121 volts and drop by 115 - 5% = 109 volts. In the 230 volt range the voltage can rise by 230 + 5% = 241 and drop by 230 - 5% = 219 volts. As you see they are still in the usable voltage ranges.


Is a voltage drop of 0.4 volts acceptable for a 12-volt system.?

A voltage drop of 0.4 volts in a 12-volt system represents a drop of about 3.3%, which is generally considered acceptable for many applications. However, the acceptability can vary based on the specific requirements of the devices being powered and the length of the wiring. For critical applications or longer wire runs, aiming for a lower voltage drop is advisable to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

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The voltage drop across led is?

The voltage drop across an LED varies, but is typically around 2 volts.


What is volts drop?

the voltage drop means whenever the conductor passing through the supply voltage, according to the resistivity property to reduces the some amount of voltage that drop is known as voltage drop for example the resistance is used to drop the voltage to the circuit.............................................


What unit is used to measure voltage drop?

Voltage drop is typically measured in units of volts (V). It is a way to quantify the loss of voltage as electrical current flows through a circuit due to resistance. Voltage drop can be calculated by measuring the difference in voltage between two points in the circuit.


What is the voltage drop running through resistor one?

What is the voltage drop running through resistor one


What is the voltage drop of an ideal diode?

forward bias 0 volts, reverse bias infinity volts.


What is the voltage drop of a series circuit with four voltage drops of 30 volts?

there is 120V across the circuit.


What gauge wire is needed for 200 feet with 110 volts and 50 amps?

6 AWG will handle 50 amps with a voltage drop of about 4 volts. If you go to 4 AWG and limit to 50 amps your voltage drop will be 2.5 volts.


What happens when a regulator doesn't get enough volts?

A regulator loses some voltage in regulating its output, known as the dropout voltage. So the input voltage must be at least the output volts plus the dropout volts. If the input voltage is too low, the output will drop out of regulation.


How does a multimeter read volts?

A multimeter reads volts by measuring the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit. It does this by sending a small known current through the circuit and measuring the voltage drop that occurs. The multimeter then displays this voltage drop as the voltage value on its screen.


What is the junction voltage drop a silicon diode?

It is generally accepted to be approximately .7 volts.


What is the voltage drop through a resistor of 6 ohms (2 amps)?

12 volts


What is the volt drop across a 10k resistor with a 5 volt supply?

If there is nothing else in the circuit, then the voltage drop across the resistor will be the full supply voltage of 5 volts. The size of the resistor does not matter in this case - it will always be 5 volts.