Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge Calculator

✖Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge refers to the equivalent voltage at the output terminals of the bridge when all the independent sources in circuit are replaced with their equivalents.ⓘ Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge [V_th]			+10% -10%
✖Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge is the equivalent resistance seen at the output terminals when all the independent voltage and current sources are replaced with their equivalents.ⓘ Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge [R_th]			+10% -10%
✖Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge to the internal resistance of the galvanometer that is connected across one diagonal of the bridge.ⓘ Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge [R_G]			+10% -10%

✖Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge refers to the flow of electric charge through the various elements of the circuit, including the resistive arms and the connecting wires.ⓘ Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge [I_G]

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Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge)
I_G = V_th/(R_th+R_G)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge - (Measured in Ampere) - Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge refers to the flow of electric charge through the various elements of the circuit, including the resistive arms and the connecting wires.
Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge - (Measured in Volt) - Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge refers to the equivalent voltage at the output terminals of the bridge when all the independent sources in circuit are replaced with their equivalents.
Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge - (Measured in Ohm) - Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge is the equivalent resistance seen at the output terminals when all the independent voltage and current sources are replaced with their equivalents.
Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge - (Measured in Ohm) - Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge to the internal resistance of the galvanometer that is connected across one diagonal of the bridge.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge: 27 Volt --> 27 Volt No Conversion Required
Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge: 53 Ohm --> 53 Ohm No Conversion Required
Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge: 48 Ohm --> 48 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I_G = V_th/(R_th+R_G) --> 27/(53+48)

Evaluating ... ...

I_G = 0.267326732673267

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.267326732673267 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.267326732673267 ≈ 0.267327 Ampere <-- Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Thevenin Resistance of Wheatstone Bridge

LaTeX Go Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge = ((Resistance 1 in Wheatstone Bridge*Resistance 3 in Wheatstone Bridge)/(Resistance 1 in Wheatstone Bridge+Resistance 3 in Wheatstone Bridge))+((Resistance 2 in Wheatstone Bridge*Resistance 4 in Wheatstone Bridge)/(Resistance 2 in Wheatstone Bridge+Resistance 4 in Wheatstone Bridge))

Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge

LaTeX Go Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge)

Unknown Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge

LaTeX Go Resistance 4 in Wheatstone Bridge = Resistance 3 in Wheatstone Bridge*(Resistance 2 in Wheatstone Bridge/Resistance 1 in Wheatstone Bridge)

Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge Formula

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Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge)
I_G = V_th/(R_th+R_G)

What is the limitation of a Wheatstone Bridge?

The limitation of a Wheatstone Bridge is that it can only measure resistances within a limited range, typically a few thousand ohms. Additionally, the accuracy of the measurement decreases as the resistance being measured approaches the possible voltage drop of the bridge.

How to Calculate Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge?

Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge calculator uses Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge) to calculate the Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge, The Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge formula refers to the flow of electric charge through the various elements of the circuit, including the resistive arms and the connecting wires. Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge is denoted by I_G symbol.

How to calculate Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge, enter Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge (V_th), Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge (R_th) & Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge (R_G) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.267327 = 27/(53+48).

FAQ

What is Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge?

The Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge formula refers to the flow of electric charge through the various elements of the circuit, including the resistive arms and the connecting wires and is represented as I_G = V_th/(R_th+R_G) or Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge). Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge refers to the equivalent voltage at the output terminals of the bridge when all the independent sources in circuit are replaced with their equivalents, Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge is the equivalent resistance seen at the output terminals when all the independent voltage and current sources are replaced with their equivalents & Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge to the internal resistance of the galvanometer that is connected across one diagonal of the bridge.

How to calculate Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge?

The Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge formula refers to the flow of electric charge through the various elements of the circuit, including the resistive arms and the connecting wires is calculated using Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge = Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge/(Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge+Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge). To calculate Galvanometer Current in Wheatstone Bridge, you need Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge (V_th), Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge (R_th) & Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge (R_G). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Thevenin Voltage in Wheatstone Bridge, Thevenin Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge & Galvanometer Resistance in Wheatstone Bridge 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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