Series Current Calculator, Formula, Series Calculation

Series Current Calculator

Enter the values of total voltage, V_(V) and resistance, R_s(Ω) to determine the value of Series current, I_s(A).

Series Current Formula:

In electrical circuits, a series circuit is one where components are connected end-to-end in such a way that there is only one path for current to flow.

This setup means that the same current flows through each component in the circuit. In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances along the circuit.

Limitations and Considerations

Dependence: If one component fails in a series circuit, the entire circuit can stop functioning because the path for the current is interrupted.

Control: It is harder to control the voltage across individual components independently in a series circuit.

Comparison

Series Circuits: Current is the same through all components, but the voltage is divided among them. Failure of one component breaks the entire circuit.

Parallel Circuits: Voltage is the same across all branches, but the current is divided among them. Failure of one component does not necessarily affect the entire circuit.

Types of Series Current:

Resistive Series Current: Occurs in a circuit with only resistors in series, where the current is uniformly distributed through each resistor.

Reactive Series Current: Occurs in a circuit with inductors and/or capacitors in series, where the current can be influenced by the reactance of these components.

Series current, I_s(A) in amperes is calculated by dividing the total voltage, V_(V) in volts by resistance, R_s(Ω) in ohms.

Series current, I_s(A) = V_(V) / R_s(Ω)

I_s(A) = series current in amperes, A.

V_(V) = voltage in volts, V.

R_s(Ω) = resistance in ohms, Ω.

Series Current Calculation:

1. A series circuit with a total voltage of 24 volts and resistances of 6 ohms, 4 ohms, and 10 ohms.

Given: V_(V) = 24V, R_s(Ω) = 6 + 4 + 10 = 20 Ω.

Series current, I_s(A) = V_(V) / R_s(Ω)

I_s(A) = 24 / 20

I_s(A) = 1.2A.

2. A series circuit with a total current of 2 amperes and a voltage supply of 40 volts.

Given: V_(V) = 40V, I_s(A) = 2A.

Series current, I_s(A) = V_(V) / R_s(Ω)

R_s(Ω) = V_(V) / I_s(A)

R_s(Ω) = 40 / 2

R_s(Ω) = 20 Ω.

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