In a Wheatstone bridge, if the supply voltage is 12V and the bridge is balanced,

Practice Questions

Q1
In a Wheatstone bridge, if the supply voltage is 12V and the bridge is balanced, what is the voltage across each arm?
  1. 6V each
  2. 12V each
  3. 4V each
  4. 8V each

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a Wheatstone bridge, if the supply voltage is 12V and the bridge is balanced, what is the voltage across each arm?
Correct Answer: 6V
  • Step 1: Understand that a Wheatstone bridge has four resistors arranged in a diamond shape with a voltage supply connected across it.
  • Step 2: Know that when the bridge is balanced, the voltage across the two arms (each containing two resistors) is equal.
  • Step 3: Identify the total supply voltage, which is given as 12V.
  • Step 4: Since the bridge is balanced, the total voltage (12V) divides equally between the two arms.
  • Step 5: Calculate the voltage across each arm by dividing the total voltage by 2: 12V / 2 = 6V.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the voltage across each arm of the balanced Wheatstone bridge is 6V.
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