Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter Calculator

✖Nth Multiplying Factor for a voltmeter refers to the factor by which the voltage being measured is multiplied to obtain the voltage indicated.ⓘ Nth Multiplying Factor [m_n]			+10% -10%
✖Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor gives the value of multiplying power that is effective for the (n-1)th resistance in series.ⓘ Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor [m_n-1]			+10% -10%
✖Meter Internal Resistance refers to the inherent resistance present within a measuring instrument.ⓘ Meter Internal Resistance [R_{i_m}]			+10% -10%

✖Nth Multiplier Resistance is the nth number of resistance in multirange permanent magnet moving coil ammeter or voltmeter.ⓘ Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter [R_sn]

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Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter

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`"R"_{"sn"} = ("m"_{"n"}-"m"_{"n-1"})*"R"_{"i_m"}`

Example

`"11Ω"=("5"-"3")*"5.5Ω"`

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Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Nth Multiplier Resistance = (Nth Multiplying Factor-Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor)*Meter Internal Resistance
R_sn = (m_n-m_n-1)*R_{i_m}
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Nth Multiplier Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Nth Multiplier Resistance is the nth number of resistance in multirange permanent magnet moving coil ammeter or voltmeter.
Nth Multiplying Factor - Nth Multiplying Factor for a voltmeter refers to the factor by which the voltage being measured is multiplied to obtain the voltage indicated.
Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor - Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor gives the value of multiplying power that is effective for the (n-1)th resistance in series.
Meter Internal Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Meter Internal Resistance refers to the inherent resistance present within a measuring instrument.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Nth Multiplying Factor: 5 --> No Conversion Required
Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor: 3 --> No Conversion Required
Meter Internal Resistance: 5.5 Ohm --> 5.5 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_sn = (m_n-m_n-1)*R_{i_m} --> (5-3)*5.5

Evaluating ... ...

R_sn = 11

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

11 Ohm --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

11 Ohm <-- Nth Multiplier Resistance

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter Formula

Nth Multiplier Resistance = (Nth Multiplying Factor-Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor)*Meter Internal Resistance
R_sn = (m_n-m_n-1)*R_{i_m}

What is multi range voltmeter?

A multi-range voltmeter is a type of voltmeter that is designed to measure voltage across multiple ranges. It typically includes a selector switch or button that allows the user to choose different measurement scales or ranges. This enables the voltmeter to accurately measure a wide range of voltages, from very low to very high values, by adjusting the internal circuitry or switching between different calibrated resistors or other components.

How to Calculate Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter?

Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter calculator uses Nth Multiplier Resistance = (Nth Multiplying Factor-Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor)*Meter Internal Resistance to calculate the Nth Multiplier Resistance, The Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter calculates the value of Rₙ for its specified mₙ, used for range extension. Nth Multiplier Resistance is denoted by R_sn symbol.

How to calculate Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter, enter Nth Multiplying Factor (m_n), Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor (m_n-1) & Meter Internal Resistance (R_{i_m}) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter calculation can be explained with given input values -> 11 = (5-3)*5.5.

FAQ

What is Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter?

The Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter calculates the value of Rₙ for its specified mₙ, used for range extension and is represented as R_sn = (m_n-m_n-1)*R_{i_m} or Nth Multiplier Resistance = (Nth Multiplying Factor-Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor)*Meter Internal Resistance. Nth Multiplying Factor for a voltmeter refers to the factor by which the voltage being measured is multiplied to obtain the voltage indicated, Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor gives the value of multiplying power that is effective for the (n-1)th resistance in series & Meter Internal Resistance refers to the inherent resistance present within a measuring instrument.

How to calculate Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter?

The Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter calculates the value of Rₙ for its specified mₙ, used for range extension is calculated using Nth Multiplier Resistance = (Nth Multiplying Factor-Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor)*Meter Internal Resistance. To calculate Nth resistance in multi-range voltmeter, you need Nth Multiplying Factor (m_n), Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor (m_n-1) & Meter Internal Resistance (R_{i_m}). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Nth Multiplying Factor, Penultimate Voltage Multiplying Factor & Meter Internal 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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