Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance))
Rs2 = If2*Rx2*Rm2/(E2-(If2*Rx2))
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
Series Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Series Resistance is the current limiting resistance in an ohmmeter.
Current Full Scale Reading - (Measured in Ampere) - Current Full Scale Reading represents the maximum current that the ohmmeter will pass through the resistor when it's being measured at its highest resistance value.
Unknown Series Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Unknown Series Resistance is the value of the unknown resistance connected for measurement.
Resistance of Series Meter - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance of Series Meter is an instrument resistance.
Voltage Source Series - (Measured in Volt) - Voltage Source Series is the value of the voltage applied in the series ohmmeter.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Current Full Scale Reading: 0.2 Ampere --> 0.2 Ampere No Conversion Required
Unknown Series Resistance: 26 Ohm --> 26 Ohm No Conversion Required
Resistance of Series Meter: 2 Ohm --> 2 Ohm No Conversion Required
Voltage Source Series: 0.5 Volt --> 0.5 Volt No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Rs2 = If2*Rx2*Rm2/(E2-(If2*Rx2)) --> 0.2*26*2/(0.5-(0.2*26))
Evaluating ... ...
Rs2 = -2.21276595744681
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
-2.21276595744681 Ohm --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
-2.21276595744681 -2.212766 Ohm <-- Series Resistance
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter
Go Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance))
Half Scale Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter
Go Unknown Series Resistance = Voltage Source Series*Series Resistance/(Current Full Scale Reading*Series Resistance+Current Full Scale Reading*Resistance of Series Meter)
Current Limiting Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter
Go Series Resistance = Unknown Series Resistance-((Current Full Scale Reading*Resistance of Series Meter*Unknown Series Resistance)/Voltage Source Series)

Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter Formula

Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance))
Rs2 = If2*Rx2*Rm2/(E2-(If2*Rx2))

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To mark infinity reading on the scale, the terminals are opened and Rx is made infinite. Now, no current is flowing in the circuit and there is no deflection in the pointer.

How to Calculate Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter?

Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter calculator uses Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance)) to calculate the Series Resistance, Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter formula is directly dependent on the half-scale resistance, the full-scale current and the meter resistance. It is also known as zero adjusting resistance. Series Resistance is denoted by Rs2 symbol.

How to calculate Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter, enter Current Full Scale Reading (If2), Unknown Series Resistance (Rx2), Resistance of Series Meter (Rm2) & Voltage Source Series (E2) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter calculation can be explained with given input values -> -2.212766 = 0.2*26*2/(0.5-(0.2*26)).

FAQ

What is Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter?
Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter formula is directly dependent on the half-scale resistance, the full-scale current and the meter resistance. It is also known as zero adjusting resistance and is represented as Rs2 = If2*Rx2*Rm2/(E2-(If2*Rx2)) or Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance)). Current Full Scale Reading represents the maximum current that the ohmmeter will pass through the resistor when it's being measured at its highest resistance value, Unknown Series Resistance is the value of the unknown resistance connected for measurement, Resistance of Series Meter is an instrument resistance & Voltage Source Series is the value of the voltage applied in the series ohmmeter.
How to calculate Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter?
Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter formula is directly dependent on the half-scale resistance, the full-scale current and the meter resistance. It is also known as zero adjusting resistance is calculated using Series Resistance = Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance*Resistance of Series Meter/(Voltage Source Series-(Current Full Scale Reading*Unknown Series Resistance)). To calculate Shunt Adjustable Resistance for Series Type Ohmmeter, you need Current Full Scale Reading (If2), Unknown Series Resistance (Rx2), Resistance of Series Meter (Rm2) & Voltage Source Series (E2). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Current Full Scale Reading, Unknown Series Resistance, Resistance of Series Meter & Voltage Source Series and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Series Resistance?
In this formula, Series Resistance uses Current Full Scale Reading, Unknown Series Resistance, Resistance of Series Meter & Voltage Source Series. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Series Resistance = Unknown Series Resistance-((Current Full Scale Reading*Resistance of Series Meter*Unknown Series Resistance)/Voltage Source Series)
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