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Total Power refers to the sum of the electrical power consumed or generated by the load being measured in a wattmeter. Check FAQs
Pt=VtI-I2Ra
Pt - Total Power?Vt - Total Voltage?I - Total Current?Ra - Ammeter Resistance?

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2.4975Edit=10Edit0.5Edit-0.5Edit210.01Edit
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DC Power (in Current Terms) Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pt=VtI-I2Ra
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pt=10V0.5A-0.5A210.01Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pt=100.5-0.5210.01
LAST Step Evaluate
Pt=2.4975W

DC Power (in Current Terms) Formula Elements

Variables
Total Power
Total Power refers to the sum of the electrical power consumed or generated by the load being measured in a wattmeter.
Symbol: Pt
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Voltage
Total Voltage refers to the combined electrical voltage across all phases of a multi-phase electrical system.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Current
Total Current is the sum of the current flowing through the load and pressure coil in a wattmeter circuit.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ammeter Resistance
Ammeter Resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the coil or circuitry used to measure current flowing through the load.
Symbol: Ra
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Power

​Go Power using Two Wattmeter Method
Pt=3VphI1cos(Φ)
​Go Total Power using phi Angle
Pt=3VphIphcos(Φ)
​Go DC Power (in Voltage Terms)
Pt=VtI-(Vt2Rvm)
​Go Total Power for Three Phase Wattmeter
Pt=(V1I1)+(V2I2)+(V3I3)

Other formulas in Wattmeter Circuit category

​Go AC Power
Pac=VtIrmscos(Φ)
​Go Wattmeter Reading
Wr=VwpPiV
​Go Resistance of coil S1
Rc=S2-(IpRp)Ip
​Go Resistance of Watt-meter pressure Coil
Rp=S2-(IpRc)Ip

How to Evaluate DC Power (in Current Terms)?

DC Power (in Current Terms) evaluator uses Total Power = Total Voltage*Total Current-Total Current^2*Ammeter Resistance to evaluate the Total Power, The DC Power (in Current Terms) formula is used to calculate the power of the load on a circuit that employs a voltmeter and an ammeter. Total Power is denoted by Pt symbol.

How to evaluate DC Power (in Current Terms) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for DC Power (in Current Terms), enter Total Voltage (Vt), Total Current (I) & Ammeter Resistance (Ra) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on DC Power (in Current Terms)

What is the formula to find DC Power (in Current Terms)?
The formula of DC Power (in Current Terms) is expressed as Total Power = Total Voltage*Total Current-Total Current^2*Ammeter Resistance. Here is an example- 1.25 = 10*0.5-0.5^2*10.01.
How to calculate DC Power (in Current Terms)?
With Total Voltage (Vt), Total Current (I) & Ammeter Resistance (Ra) we can find DC Power (in Current Terms) using the formula - Total Power = Total Voltage*Total Current-Total Current^2*Ammeter Resistance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Power?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Power-
  • Total Power=sqrt(3)*Total Phase Voltage*One Phase Current*cos(Phase Angle)OpenImg
  • Total Power=3*Total Phase Voltage*Total Phase Current*cos(Phase Angle)OpenImg
  • Total Power=Total Voltage*Total Current-(Total Voltage^2/Voltmeter Resistance)OpenImg
Can the DC Power (in Current Terms) be negative?
No, the DC Power (in Current Terms), measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure DC Power (in Current Terms)?
DC Power (in Current Terms) is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which DC Power (in Current Terms) can be measured.
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