Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter Formula

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Meter Current is the current flowing through the coil of an ohmmeter when in working state. Check FAQs
Im=VsRxRsRm+RxRs+RxRm
Im - Meter Current?Vs - Source Voltage?Rx - Unknown Resistance?Rs - Shunt Resistance?Rm - Meter Resistance?

Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter Example

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Here is how the Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter equation looks like.

1.6593Edit=220Edit140Edit37.5Edit75Edit+140Edit37.5Edit+140Edit75Edit
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Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Im=VsRxRsRm+RxRs+RxRm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Im=220V140Ω37.5Ω75Ω+140Ω37.5Ω+140Ω75Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Im=22014037.575+14037.5+14075
Next Step Evaluate
Im=1.65925925925926A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Im=1.6593A

Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter Formula Elements

Variables
Meter Current
Meter Current is the current flowing through the coil of an ohmmeter when in working state.
Symbol: Im
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Source Voltage
Source Voltage refers to as a fundamental element that supplies electrical energy to a circuit.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unknown Resistance
Unknown Resistance is the value of the unknown resistance connected for measurement.
Symbol: Rx
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shunt Resistance
Shunt Resistance is a type of resistor specifically designed to divert or shunt a known portion of electrical current away from a primary circuit.
Symbol: Rs
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Meter Resistance
Meter Resistance refers to the internal resistance of a measuring instrument. This resistance is inherent to the design of the instrument and affects the accuracy of measurements made by the device.
Symbol: Rm
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Shunt Type category

​Go Half Scale Resistance for Shunt Type Ohmmeter
Rh=RsRmRs+Rm
​Go Fraction of Full Scale Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter
S=RxRx+Rm

How to Evaluate Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter?

Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter evaluator uses Meter Current = (Source Voltage*Unknown Resistance)/(Shunt Resistance*Meter Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Shunt Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Meter Resistance) to evaluate the Meter Current, Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter formula gives magnitude of meter current for a given voltage source, meter resistance, series adjusting resistance and unknown resistance. Meter Current is denoted by Im symbol.

How to evaluate Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter, enter Source Voltage (Vs), Unknown Resistance (Rx), Shunt Resistance (Rs) & Meter Resistance (Rm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter

What is the formula to find Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter?
The formula of Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter is expressed as Meter Current = (Source Voltage*Unknown Resistance)/(Shunt Resistance*Meter Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Shunt Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Meter Resistance). Here is an example- 0.116902 = (220*140)/(37.5*75+140*37.5+140*75).
How to calculate Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter?
With Source Voltage (Vs), Unknown Resistance (Rx), Shunt Resistance (Rs) & Meter Resistance (Rm) we can find Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter using the formula - Meter Current = (Source Voltage*Unknown Resistance)/(Shunt Resistance*Meter Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Shunt Resistance+Unknown Resistance*Meter Resistance).
Can the Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter be negative?
No, the Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter?
Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Meter Current for Shunt Type Ohmmeter can be measured.
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