What is Effective Resistance?

Effective Resistance, in a complicated circuit with two or more resistors, is the measure of total resistance of every resistor in the circuit.

Resistance

Resistors are two-terminal passive electronic devices that supply electrical resistance like a circuit element. Resistors in circuits reduce the flow of current as well as lower voltage fluctuations.

The formula for Effective Resistance

In any complicated circuit with two or more resistors, the effective resistance is estimated by the addition of total resistance in every resistor throughout the circuit. Resistors, in this case, can either be connected in a parallel or serial manner.

Series Combination

R = R+ R2 + … + Rn

Parallel Combination

R = \({{1} \over R_1} + {{1} \over R_2} + ... + {{1} \over R_n}\)

Read More: Ohm’s Law and its Limitations


Related Questions:

  1. What is the necessary condition for a conductor to obey Ohm's Law?
  2. How do you find the resistance to Ohm's law?
  3. Why is the curve representing Ohm's law linear?
  4. Is resistance constant in Ohm's law?
  5. What are the limitations of Ohm's Law?
  6. What are the 3 forms of Ohm's law?

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