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Suppose I have finite wire of known resistivity. I know voltage is 0 volts at x=-1 and x=1, and 1 volt at x=0. How do I find voltage at intermediate points?
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YaroslavVB said:Suppose I have infinite wire of known resistance and inject current into position x=0. How do I find voltage distribution?
YaroslavVB said:OK, another update.
Voltage drop refers to the decrease in electrical potential along a wire or circuit due to the resistance of the material. In an infinite wire, this drop is constant and can be calculated using Ohm's Law (V=IR), where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.
Voltage drop is caused by the resistance of the material the wire is made of. In an infinite wire, the resistance is constant and can be affected by factors such as temperature, material composition, and length of the wire.
Voltage drop in an infinite wire can be measured using a voltmeter, which measures the potential difference between two points in the circuit. The voltage drop can also be calculated using Ohm's Law, as mentioned before.
Voltage drop can result in a decrease in the amount of usable voltage in a circuit, which can lead to reduced performance or malfunction of electrical devices. It can also cause overheating and damage to the wire itself.
To reduce voltage drop, the wire can be made with materials that have lower resistance, or the wire can be made thicker to decrease the resistance. Additionally, keeping the wire length as short as possible can also help reduce voltage drop.