2006-07-10 04:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by nl_leo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
An ammeter shunt is a known low-resistance connection between two points in an electric circuit that forms an alternative path for a portion of the current. The voltage drop across the shunt is used in conjunction with an ammeter to measure current of a circuit.
2006-07-10 04:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sonia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "shunt" is a bypass. "Shunt resistance" is a measure, in ohms, of some resistance that bypasses some other resistance. It all depends on the context to know what, exactly, the shunt resistance shunts, i.e., what is bypassed. What is the context of the shunt resistance that you are concerned about? Knowing that, it would be more possible to describe the effects or purpose of the shunt resistance. Could you add details to your question? Another answerer assumed you were referring to an ammeter, but were you?
2006-07-10 11:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A low resistance connected in parallel to another resistance so that most of the current will pass through this shunt resistance.
2006-07-10 11:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "shunt" is any type of parallel connection. A shunt resistor is normally used for voltage regulation in the circuit that it is parallel to (since parallel circuits share a common voltage)..
2006-07-10 11:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋