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In the electrical circuit the higher the voltage the lower the?
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Amps Ohm's law states the current is directly proportional to the applied emf (voltage) and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit.
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If voltage is increased in a circuit what happens to current series and parallel respectively?
In this case current flows from a high voltage to a lower voltage in a circuit.
An increase in resistance in a circuit will cause?
In a simple circuit, lowering the voltage will not cause the resistance to do anything. Lowering the voltage will, however, cause the current to also lower.This ignores temperature coefficient. If there is substantial power involved, a typical bulb, for instance, will grow cooler and its resistance will decrease when you lower the voltage, but that is usually a small effect.
When testing a power transformer with an ohmmeter which winding should have the largest ohmic value?
The higher-voltage winding has more turns (therefore its conductor will be longer) than the lower-voltage winding and, because it will carry less current, its conductors will have a lower cross-sectional area. Consequently, the higher-voltage winding will have a higher resistance than the lower-voltage winding.
WHAT IS CURRENT AND AMPERE VOLTAGE?
Amperage is the measure of electrical current, which is the measure of the electron flow through something (like a wire). The more electrons that flow through the wire, the higher the amperage. Current is understood as moving from higher voltage to lower voltage but since electrons are negatively charged, they actually flow in the opposite direction.Voltage is a measure of electrical potential between two items. The electrical potential can be looked at as the difference in the electrical charge between two items. The item with more negatively charged electrons has a lower voltage.
How many amperes of current run through 440volts?
Depends on the rating of the source. For the same electrical load, a higher voltage will require lower current, but there's no specific current associated with 440V.
When a circuit is inductive the current has what voltage?
This doesn't make sense, "current" is "amperage" so the higher the voltage the lower the amperage, and the lower the voltage the higher the amperage.
What force pushes electrical current through wires and conductors?
Voltage is the force that pushes electrical current through wires and conductors. It creates an electrical pressure that drives the flow of electrons from areas of higher voltage to areas of lower voltage. This difference in voltage is what causes the electrical current to move through the circuit.
What direction do the electrical charges flow?
Electrical charges flow from areas of higher potential (voltage) to areas of lower potential. This means that they flow from the positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal in a closed circuit.
Why do electrical power companies transform higher voltage to lower voltage for residential and commercial properties?
Because the higher voltage would be dangerous domestically.
Is it true that electrical current flows from a state of rest to a high pressure state?
No, it is not true. An electrical current (which is a flow of electrons) can only flow from a higher pressure state (higher voltage) to a lower pressure state (lower voltage).
What is the force that pushes electricity around a circuit called?
The force that pushes electricity around a circuit is called voltage. Voltage is the potential difference between two points in a circuit, which causes the electric charges to flow from higher voltage to lower voltage.
Electrons flow from areas of higher to lower voltage or from areas of lower to higher voltage?
Electronsflow from areas of lower to higher voltage, while Current flow from areas higher to lower voltage.
Why would one electrical outlet be lower voltage than all the others?
because the circuit has to many outlets on it
What is the purpose of capacitor in power supply higher than rated voltage?
The voltage marked on a capacitor is its MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING VOLTAGE. The capacitor will work in a circuit at any voltage lower than that, but it may fail at any higher voltage.
How does the resistors work in a integrated circuit?
A resistor implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. It works in an integrated circuit by reducing current flow, and to lower voltage levels within circuits.
How will electrial paths always flow?
Electrical paths will always flow from a point of higher voltage to a point of lower voltage, following the path of least resistance. This flow of electricity occurs due to the movement of electrons in the circuit.
What enables the charges in an electrical ciruit to flow?
The charges in an electrical circuit flow due to the presence of a potential difference, created by a voltage source like a battery or generator. This potential difference provides the force necessary for the charges to move through the circuit, from the higher potential (positive terminal) to the lower potential (negative terminal).
