Does Sheet Thickness Affect Voltage Drop Measurement?

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The discussion centers on measuring voltage drop across a sheet with a resistance of 0.01 ohm per square when 1 Ampere is passed through it. It is clarified that the voltage drop can be directly read from a voltmeter, but the sheet's thickness does influence the overall resistance. A formula is provided for calculating voltage drop, which involves the sheet's length, current, and cross-sectional area. Understanding these factors is essential for accurate voltage drop measurements. The importance of thickness in relation to resistance and voltage drop is emphasized.
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I am very confused how can measure voltage drop of a sheet if 1 Ampere is passed and the sheet has a resistance of 0,01 ohm in sq does it matter the thickness of the sheet ?
 
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srkn said:
Hi

I am very confused how can measure voltage drop of a sheet if 1 Ampere is passed and the sheet has a resistance of 0,01 ohm in sq does it matter the thickness of the sheet ?

The voltage drop is whatever a voltmeter says it is. What's the problem?
 
The thickness is one of the determining factors of the overall resistanceD
 
He wants the pre calculated formula for plan review it sounds like:

Very simple srkn: 2k x length x I current / cm circular mil or its equal in sq in/mm = vd
 
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