Current in Potentiometer Calculator

✖Potential Gradient is the rate of change of electric potential with respect to distance, measured in volts per unit length, in a direction perpendicular to equipotential surfaces.ⓘ Potential Gradient [x]			+10% -10%
✖Length is the distance between two points in a circuit, measured in meters, and is a fundamental parameter in electric current calculations.ⓘ Length [L]			+10% -10%
✖Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.ⓘ Electric Resistance [R]			+10% -10%

✖Electric Current is the flow of electrons in a conductor, measured in amperes, and is a fundamental concept in understanding electrical circuits and devices.ⓘ Current in Potentiometer [I]

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Current in Potentiometer Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Electric Current = (Potential Gradient*Length)/Electric Resistance
I = (x*L)/R
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Electric Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Electric Current is the flow of electrons in a conductor, measured in amperes, and is a fundamental concept in understanding electrical circuits and devices.
Potential Gradient - (Measured in Volt per Meter) - Potential Gradient is the rate of change of electric potential with respect to distance, measured in volts per unit length, in a direction perpendicular to equipotential surfaces.
Length - (Measured in Meter) - Length is the distance between two points in a circuit, measured in meters, and is a fundamental parameter in electric current calculations.
Electric Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Potential Gradient: 0.021 Volt per Millimeter --> 21 Volt per Meter (Check conversion here)
Length: 1500 Millimeter --> 1.5 Meter (Check conversion here)
Electric Resistance: 15 Ohm --> 15 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I = (x*L)/R --> (21*1.5)/15

Evaluating ... ...

I = 2.1

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.1 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.1 Ampere <-- Electric Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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What is current in potentiometer ?

In a potentiometer, the current is the flow of electric charge through the wire of the instrument. This current creates a voltage drop along the length of the wire, which is used to measure and compare voltages in a circuit. The current in the potentiometer needs to be stable and known to ensure accurate measurements.

How to Calculate Current in Potentiometer?

Current in Potentiometer calculator uses Electric Current = (Potential Gradient*Length)/Electric Resistance to calculate the Electric Current, Current in Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the electric current flowing through a potentiometer, which is a type of resistor used to divide a voltage source into two parts, allowing the measurement of the voltage across one of the parts. It is an essential concept in electrical engineering and electronics. Electric Current is denoted by I symbol.

How to calculate Current in Potentiometer using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Current in Potentiometer, enter Potential Gradient (x), Length (L) & Electric Resistance (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Current in Potentiometer calculation can be explained with given input values -> 114000 = (21*1.5)/15.

FAQ

What is Current in Potentiometer?

Current in Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the electric current flowing through a potentiometer, which is a type of resistor used to divide a voltage source into two parts, allowing the measurement of the voltage across one of the parts. It is an essential concept in electrical engineering and electronics and is represented as I = (x*L)/R or Electric Current = (Potential Gradient*Length)/Electric Resistance. Potential Gradient is the rate of change of electric potential with respect to distance, measured in volts per unit length, in a direction perpendicular to equipotential surfaces, Length is the distance between two points in a circuit, measured in meters, and is a fundamental parameter in electric current calculations & Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.

How to calculate Current in Potentiometer?

Current in Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the electric current flowing through a potentiometer, which is a type of resistor used to divide a voltage source into two parts, allowing the measurement of the voltage across one of the parts. It is an essential concept in electrical engineering and electronics is calculated using Electric Current = (Potential Gradient*Length)/Electric Resistance. To calculate Current in Potentiometer, you need Potential Gradient (x), Length (L) & Electric Resistance (R). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Potential Gradient, Length & Electric Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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