Potential Gradient through Potentiometer Calculator

✖Electric Potential Difference is the voltage across two points in a circuit, measured in volts, and is the driving force behind electric current flow.ⓘ Electric Potential Difference [ΔV]			+10% -10%
✖Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal is the voltage difference between the terminal of a battery and another terminal in an electric circuit.ⓘ Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal [V_B]			+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%

✖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 through Potentiometer [x]

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Potential Gradient through Potentiometer Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Potential Gradient = (Electric Potential Difference-Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal)/Length
x = (ΔV-V_B)/L
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

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.
Electric Potential Difference - (Measured in Volt) - Electric Potential Difference is the voltage across two points in a circuit, measured in volts, and is the driving force behind electric current flow.
Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal - (Measured in Volt) - Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal is the voltage difference between the terminal of a battery and another terminal in an electric circuit.
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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Electric Potential Difference: 18 Volt --> 18 Volt No Conversion Required
Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal: -13.5 Volt --> -13.5 Volt No Conversion Required
Length: 1500 Millimeter --> 1.5 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

x = (ΔV-V_B)/L --> (18-(-13.5))/1.5

Evaluating ... ...

x = 21

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

21 Volt per Meter -->0.021 Volt per Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

0.021 Volt per Millimeter <-- Potential Gradient

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Potential Gradient = (Electric Potential Difference-Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal)/Length
x = (ΔV-V_B)/L

What is potentiometer ?

A potentiometer is a device used to measure the potential difference (voltage) between two points in a circuit by balancing it against a known voltage. It consists of a long, uniform resistance wire and a sliding contact that allows for precise voltage measurement and adjustment.

How to Calculate Potential Gradient through Potentiometer?

Potential Gradient through Potentiometer calculator uses Potential Gradient = (Electric Potential Difference-Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal)/Length to calculate the Potential Gradient, Potential Gradient through Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the rate of change of voltage per unit length of the potentiometer, which helps in determining the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is a crucial concept in electrical engineering, used to calculate the voltage drop across a potentiometer. Potential Gradient is denoted by x symbol.

How to calculate Potential Gradient through Potentiometer using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Potential Gradient through Potentiometer, enter Electric Potential Difference (ΔV), Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal (V_B) & Length (L) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Potential Gradient through Potentiometer calculation can be explained with given input values -> 3E-6 = (18-(-13.5))/1.5.

FAQ

What is Potential Gradient through Potentiometer?

Potential Gradient through Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the rate of change of voltage per unit length of the potentiometer, which helps in determining the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is a crucial concept in electrical engineering, used to calculate the voltage drop across a potentiometer and is represented as x = (ΔV-V_B)/L or Potential Gradient = (Electric Potential Difference-Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal)/Length. Electric Potential Difference is the voltage across two points in a circuit, measured in volts, and is the driving force behind electric current flow, Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal is the voltage difference between the terminal of a battery and another terminal in an electric circuit & Length is the distance between two points in a circuit, measured in meters, and is a fundamental parameter in electric current calculations.

How to calculate Potential Gradient through Potentiometer?

Potential Gradient through Potentiometer formula is defined as a measure of the rate of change of voltage per unit length of the potentiometer, which helps in determining the potential difference between two points in a circuit. It is a crucial concept in electrical engineering, used to calculate the voltage drop across a potentiometer is calculated using Potential Gradient = (Electric Potential Difference-Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal)/Length. To calculate Potential Gradient through Potentiometer, you need Electric Potential Difference (ΔV), Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal (V_B) & Length (L). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Electric Potential Difference, Electric Potential Diff through other Terminal & Length 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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