Current Divider for Two Resistors Calculator

✖Source Current is defined as the current injected by the current source in an electrical circuit.ⓘ Source Current [I_s]			+10% -10%
✖Resistance 2 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.ⓘ Resistance 2 [R₂]			+10% -10%
✖Resistance 1 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.ⓘ Resistance 1 [R₁]			+10% -10%

✖Resistor 1 current is defined as the current across resistor 1 in a circuit consisting a voltage source and two resistors, 1 and 2, connected in parallel.ⓘ Current Divider for Two Resistors [I_R1]

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Current Divider for Two Resistors

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`"I"_{"R1"} = "I"_{"s"}*(("R"_{"2"})/("R"_{"1"}+"R"_{"2"}))`

Example

`"2.333542A"="4.87A"*(("11.5Ω")/("12.5Ω"+"11.5Ω"))`

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Current Divider for Two Resistors Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Resistor 1 Current = Source Current*((Resistance 2)/(Resistance 1+Resistance 2))
I_R1 = I_s*((R₂)/(R₁+R₂))
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Resistor 1 Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Resistor 1 current is defined as the current across resistor 1 in a circuit consisting a voltage source and two resistors, 1 and 2, connected in parallel.
Source Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Source Current is defined as the current injected by the current source in an electrical circuit.
Resistance 2 - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance 2 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.
Resistance 1 - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance 1 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Source Current: 4.87 Ampere --> 4.87 Ampere No Conversion Required
Resistance 2: 11.5 Ohm --> 11.5 Ohm No Conversion Required
Resistance 1: 12.5 Ohm --> 12.5 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I_R1 = I_s*((R₂)/(R₁+R₂)) --> 4.87*((11.5)/(12.5+11.5))

Evaluating ... ...

I_R1 = 2.33354166666667

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.33354166666667 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.33354166666667 ≈ 2.333542 Ampere <-- Resistor 1 Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Current Divider for Two Resistors Formula

Resistor 1 Current = Source Current*((Resistance 2)/(Resistance 1+Resistance 2))
I_R1 = I_s*((R₂)/(R₁+R₂))

How is current divided in a parallel circuit?

In a parallel circuit current divides into all branches. The current flow through each branch is inversely proportional to the resistance offered by each one them. The branch having higher resistance allows lesser current and the branch having lesser resistance allows more current. Current division rule is applied while finding current flow through each branch of the circuit. According to the current division rule, the current through any branch is equal to the ratio of the total resistance in parallel to the branch to the total resistance, multiplied by the total current in the circuit.

How to Calculate Current Divider for Two Resistors?

Current Divider for Two Resistors calculator uses Resistor 1 Current = Source Current*((Resistance 2)/(Resistance 1+Resistance 2)) to calculate the Resistor 1 Current, The Current Divider for Two Resistors formula is defined as the division of voltage in a circuit consisting a current source and two resistances connected in parallel. Resistor 1 Current is denoted by I_R1 symbol.

How to calculate Current Divider for Two Resistors using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Current Divider for Two Resistors, enter Source Current (I_s), Resistance 2 (R₂) & Resistance 1 (R₁) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Current Divider for Two Resistors calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.333542 = 4.87*((11.5)/(12.5+11.5)).

FAQ

What is Current Divider for Two Resistors?

The Current Divider for Two Resistors formula is defined as the division of voltage in a circuit consisting a current source and two resistances connected in parallel and is represented as I_R1 = I_s*((R₂)/(R₁+R₂)) or Resistor 1 Current = Source Current*((Resistance 2)/(Resistance 1+Resistance 2)). Source Current is defined as the current injected by the current source in an electrical circuit, Resistance 2 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit & Resistance 1 is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.

How to calculate Current Divider for Two Resistors?

The Current Divider for Two Resistors formula is defined as the division of voltage in a circuit consisting a current source and two resistances connected in parallel is calculated using Resistor 1 Current = Source Current*((Resistance 2)/(Resistance 1+Resistance 2)). To calculate Current Divider for Two Resistors, you need Source Current (I_s), Resistance 2 (R₂) & Resistance 1 (R₁). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Source Current, Resistance 2 & Resistance 1 and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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