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Next level of resistor divider
I know how to calculate proportions of resistor values in resistor divider, but dont know how to jump into "next level" and calculate the precise values of resistors from proportion :
For example to ...
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Regarding the design of a basic voltage divider
I've just entered the fabulous world of circuitry and was wondering about the design of voltage dividers. I understand their function and formula quit well, but was wondering about the actual ...
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Voltage Division Problem
I am currently taking MIT 6.002 course to get a head start prior to starting EE next fall. Right now, I am really struggling with this first lab.
Problem:
You have a 6-volt battery (assumed ideal) ...
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Calculate voltage, current and resistance in a complex mixed circuit
How can I calculate voltage and current on each resistor (especially R5) in this circuit? What is its overall resistance? I have no idea how to do this.
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What is the purpose of a voltage divider in a flex sensor?
I've been following this flex-sensor-arduino tutorial on setting up a simple flex sensor with Arduino, and I got confused on this part:
The flex sensor changes its resistance when flexed so we can ...
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Replicate thermistor behavior for second sensor
I'm working with an R/C electric motor that has a 10K thermistor sensor built into it, which is connected to a speed control that has basic thermal protection. I would like to build a secondary sensor ...
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How does the electricity "know" the ratio of the resistance in a voltage divider?
I'm having a hard time conceptualizing what/how things are working in a voltage divider setup. I've read a couple other questions/explanations where the answerer has said to "not think about it in ...
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