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Could someone please help me in finding the potential difference Vab?
Thanks!
Finding Potential Difference Vab in Parallel Circuits
In summary, the conversation is about finding the potential difference Vab and uploading a picture from a computer. The solution involves working out the current in parallel branches and using that to find Vab. The conversation also includes apologies for a small picture and posting in the wrong forum.
Could someone please help me in finding the potential difference Vab?
Thanks!
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kushal18
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hey i am sorry for the small picture in my question. I don't know how to enlarge it. Could someone help me how can i upload the picture from my computer? Thanks
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kushal18
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problem
I hope that this one will be ok.
I hope that this one will be ok.
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Defennder
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You've posted this in the wrong forum. There are homework forums for that. You only need to work out the current in each parallel branch, bearing in mind that the voltage across parallel elements are the same. Then with the current, you can find the potential difference and hence Va and Vb. Then with both Va and Vb you can find Vab.
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thanks mate!
1. What is potential difference Vab in parallel circuits?
Potential difference Vab in parallel circuits refers to the difference in electrical potential between two points in a parallel circuit. It is also known as voltage drop, and is measured in volts (V).
2. How is potential difference Vab calculated in parallel circuits?
To calculate potential difference Vab in parallel circuits, you need to use Ohm's law, which states that Vab = Iab x R, where Vab is the potential difference, Iab is the current flowing through the circuit, and R is the resistance. You can also use Kirchhoff's voltage law, which states that the sum of all voltage drops in a closed loop is equal to the sum of all voltage sources in the same loop.
3. What factors affect potential difference Vab in parallel circuits?
The main factors that affect potential difference Vab in parallel circuits are the resistance and current in each branch of the circuit. The higher the resistance, the greater the potential difference, and the higher the current, the lower the potential difference. Additionally, the number and arrangement of components in the circuit can also affect potential difference.
4. How does potential difference Vab differ from total voltage in a parallel circuit?
Potential difference Vab is the voltage drop between two specific points in a parallel circuit, while total voltage is the sum of all voltage drops in the circuit. In other words, potential difference Vab is a specific measurement, while total voltage is the overall measurement of the circuit.
5. Why is potential difference Vab important in parallel circuits?
Potential difference Vab is important in parallel circuits because it allows us to understand and measure the flow of electricity in the circuit. It also helps us to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the circuit, and can be used to troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions in the circuit.
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