Shunt in Ammeter Formula

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Shunt is a device that allows electric current to pass around another point in the circuit by creating a low-resistance path. Check FAQs
Rsh=RGIGI-IG
Rsh - Shunt?RG - Resistance through Galvanometer?IG - Electric Current through Galvanometer?I - Electric Current?

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1.4989Edit=1.36Edit1.101Edit2.1Edit-1.101Edit
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Shunt in Ammeter Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rsh=RGIGI-IG
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rsh=1.36Ω1.101A2.1A-1.101A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rsh=1.361.1012.1-1.101
Next Step Evaluate
Rsh=1.49885885885886Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rsh=1.4989Ω

Shunt in Ammeter Formula Elements

Variables
Shunt
Shunt is a device that allows electric current to pass around another point in the circuit by creating a low-resistance path.
Symbol: Rsh
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistance through Galvanometer
Resistance through Galvanometer is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a galvanometer, measured in ohms, affecting the device's sensitivity and accuracy.
Symbol: RG
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electric Current through Galvanometer
Electric Current through Galvanometer is the flow of electrons through a galvanometer, which is an analog electromechanical measuring instrument that detects electric current.
Symbol: IG
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electric Current
Electric Current is the flow of electrons in a conductor, measured in amperes, and is a fundamental concept in understanding electrical circuits and devices.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Shunt in Ammeter?

Shunt in Ammeter evaluator uses Shunt = Resistance through Galvanometer*(Electric Current through Galvanometer)/(Electric Current-Electric Current through Galvanometer) to evaluate the Shunt, Shunt in Ammeter formula is defined as a measure of the internal resistance of an ammeter that affects the accuracy of current measurement in an electrical circuit, providing a correction factor to obtain the true current value. Shunt is denoted by Rsh symbol.

How to evaluate Shunt in Ammeter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shunt in Ammeter, enter Resistance through Galvanometer (RG), Electric Current through Galvanometer (IG) & Electric Current (I) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shunt in Ammeter

What is the formula to find Shunt in Ammeter?
The formula of Shunt in Ammeter is expressed as Shunt = Resistance through Galvanometer*(Electric Current through Galvanometer)/(Electric Current-Electric Current through Galvanometer). Here is an example- 1.498859 = 1.36*(1.101)/(2.1-1.101).
How to calculate Shunt in Ammeter?
With Resistance through Galvanometer (RG), Electric Current through Galvanometer (IG) & Electric Current (I) we can find Shunt in Ammeter using the formula - Shunt = Resistance through Galvanometer*(Electric Current through Galvanometer)/(Electric Current-Electric Current through Galvanometer).
Can the Shunt in Ammeter be negative?
Yes, the Shunt in Ammeter, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shunt in Ammeter?
Shunt in Ammeter is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Shunt in Ammeter can be measured.
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