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What is potential devidor and how it works?if anyone have suitable link please add it here.
How Does a Potential Divider Work?
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In summary, a potential divider, also known as a voltage divider, is an electronic circuit that divides a voltage into smaller parts. It works by using two resistors connected in series to determine the output voltage, which is calculated using the equation Vout = Vin x (R2 / R1 + R2). Some common applications of potential dividers include providing specific voltages for electronic components and regulating output voltage in power supplies. These circuits can also be used to measure unknown voltages by using the known input voltage and resistor values to calculate the output voltage.
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Hi waqarrashid33! 
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_divider"
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_divider"
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Potential devider, also known as voltage divider, is a circuit that divides a voltage into smaller parts using resistors. It is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering and is used in various electronic devices such as amplifiers, sensors, and power supplies.
The basic principle behind potential divider is that the voltage across a series circuit is divided proportionally to the resistance of each component. In a potential divider circuit, two or more resistors are connected in series, and the output voltage is taken from the junction between the resistors.
The output voltage of a potential divider can be calculated using the voltage divider formula, which states that the output voltage (Vout) is equal to the input voltage (Vin) multiplied by the ratio of the second resistor (R2) to the sum of both resistors (R1+R2). This formula can be expanded to include more than two resistors in the circuit.
Potential dividers are used for a variety of purposes, such as adjusting signal levels, setting reference voltages, and controlling the amount of current flowing through a circuit. They are also commonly used in sensors to convert physical quantities such as temperature or light intensity into electrical signals.
Here is a link to a detailed explanation of potential dividers and their applications: https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/dccircuits/voltage-divider.html
1. What is potential divider?
A potential divider, also known as a voltage divider, is a electronic circuit that divides a voltage into smaller parts. It is commonly used to provide a specific voltage output from a higher voltage input.
2. How does a potential divider work?
A potential divider consists of two resistors connected in series. The input voltage is applied across the two resistors, and the output voltage is taken across one of the resistors. The ratio of the two resistors determines the output voltage.
3. What is the equation for calculating the output voltage of a potential divider?
The equation for calculating the output voltage of a potential divider is Vout = Vin x (R2 / R1 + R2), where Vin is the input voltage, R1 is the resistance of the first resistor, and R2 is the resistance of the second resistor.
4. What are some common applications of potential dividers?
Potential dividers are commonly used in electronic circuits to provide a specific voltage for components such as sensors, actuators, and transistors. They are also used in power supplies to regulate the output voltage.
5. How can potential dividers be used to measure unknown voltages?
By using the equation Vout = Vin x (R2 / R1 + R2), potential dividers can be used to measure unknown voltages. The known input voltage and resistor values are used to calculate the output voltage, which can then be compared to the unknown voltage to determine its value.
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