Current Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Current in RLC Series Circuit: Need Help

    So am trying to find the current in the RLC series circuit ,but i think i have done something wrong ,if anyone could tell me where i went wrong ,it would be great ,thank you Resistor-100ohms Capacitor-0.01uF Inductor-25mH Voltage Source-50v a.c 1kHz
  2. I

    Calculating Current in a Series RC Circuit

    Hi , i was just wondering how would i find the current through a capacitor (Series RC circuit) I found a questions online which asks to find the voltage and the current through a capacitor at 1kHz and 10Khz Capacitor = 0.01uF Resistor = 100 Ohms Voltage Source = 10v ive done some...
  3. F

    I Why is initial current zero in an RL circuit with an emf?

    Why is initial current zero in an RL ciruit with an emf, but it is not in a charging RC circuit?
  4. F

    Magnetic field generated by a current in a wire - special relativity

    First I wrote in ##S'##, by using Gauss theorem $$ \int_{\Sigma} \underline E' \cdot \hat n d\Sigma = \frac Q {\varepsilon_0} \rightarrow E'(r)2\pi rH=\frac{\lambda'H}{\varepsilon_0} $$ $$ \underline E'(\underline r)=\frac{\lambda'}{2\pi\varepsilon_0r}\hat r $$ Its components are...
  5. cheniour oussama

    Simulate Leakage Current - Reverse Bias Diode

    hello I m Trying to simulate leakage current, say from a reverse bias diode I'm fairly how i can do it
  6. LCSphysicist

    Noether Current: Understanding 2.10 & 2.11

    I just don't understand what happened after (2.11). That' is, the second term is zero, so we have $$\alpha \Delta L = \alpha \partial_{\mu} ( \frac{\partial L}{\partial (\partial_{\mu}\phi)} \Delta \phi )$$ So, second (2.10), isn't ##\Delta L = \alpha \partial_{\mu} J^{\mu}(x)##? So shouldn't...
  7. cemtu

    What makes up a "current" in solid state physics?

    If there is some incoming light that has hit electrons of a N-type doped silicon and broke loose these electrons from their covalent bounds and excited them to the conduction band and also excited the electrons in the donor energy level to the conduction band as well, here we know that, the...
  8. B

    Torque Production in Eddy Current Motors

    Hi guys, The purpose of this post is to understand the actual phenomenon behind torque production in eddy current motors. This query is based on theoretical principles of torque production in AC motors. Consider a simple eddy current AC motor with a disc type or cylindrical rotor (Watthour...
  9. Wrichik Basu

    Gain limiter circuit in LTspice - current flowing in wrong direction

    This is one more thread in my quest to learn simulations in LTspice. I am trying to simulate the gain limiter network shown in this video. A snapshot of the video is available for quick reference: My schematic in LTspice is shown below: For the simulation, I am using DC sweep on voltage...
  10. R

    Is Current in Superconductors Truly Infinite?

    Hello! Recently, I became interested in superconductors. And I talked to professor in my uni. Here's my question, since superconductors have zero resistance by definition, so, in stable condition (after passing transient phase) the current should be infinite. Which implies that according to...
  11. D

    Problems about magnetic field, electromotive force, induced current

    Hi, I was practicing some problems on the magnetic field and the electromotive force, when I got stuck on these two exercises. Could you help me figure out how to proceed? In the first problem, I tried to find the magnetic field flux by multiplying the induced current for ∆t and R. Should I now...
  12. A

    I How do Cooper pairs carry a current with zero net-momentum?

    One of the first starting points of introducing BCS theory in a superconductor is applying a theorem stating that the ground-state of a quantum system has an expectation value for its momentum of zero. You then use this to say that an electron must pair with another electron of equal and...
  13. Lucas123

    Engineering Solve Motor Coil Current at Startup & Full Speed

    The question I'm in doubt about is The motor coil has a resistance of 10 Ω and is powered by a voltage of 120 V. When the motor is operating at rated speed, its emf is 70 V. Thus, it is questioned: a) What is the coil current when the motor is started? b) What is the coil current at rated...
  14. P

    Current generated by plasma of uneven density in a Magnetic Field

    I am only asking about part (b)(i) and (b)(ii). Below is the explanation for (b)(i). What is going on in the above? I understand up till the 3rd line, about the left/right hand circular motion. What is the "upward motion" the solution mentioned? Is it suggesting that ions are moving...
  15. P

    EM fields and Current between 2 charged cylinders

    The task is to find the magnetic field between the 2 long cylinders, which extend to infinity. Integration is involved to find the total current passing through the Amperian Loop shown below. What I do not understand is why only sides 1 and 3 contribute to that B ds part of Ampere's Law. Isn't...
  16. L

    Help calculating the current from the density and a rotating frame

    hi need help in physics HW: given current density [J][/→]=[J][/0][x][/Λ] and rotating frame with given surface vector: $$ A^→ = A_0(cos(wt)x^Λ + sin(wt)y^Λ$$ in need to calculate I(t) i tried I = ∫J*dA but i don't know i to technically do the math please help me
  17. H

    Exploring Current, Voltage & Z When Frequency Increases

    https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/6-png.282284/?hash=0362cb24c9a8ed9b3ee9efab56a28e3d If the increasing frequency leads the current amplitude to increases, then Z decreases because V = I*Z and V remains unchanged...
  18. H

    The Direction and magnitude of current in the inductor

    I understand that the current is going rightward because of the negative sign in the equation above, but why is the current increasing not decreasing? The current doesn't stay constant because it changes with the time based upon the equation above again.
  19. H

    Where Did I Go Wrong in Calculating Net Current Through a Circle?

    Here's what I did: ∮ B * dl =μ0 * I ∮ AR * 2π*R =μ0 * I ∮ 2π*AR^2 / μ0 = I ∮ 2π*AR^3 / 3μ0 = I Where did I do wrong?
  20. Tim86

    DC current through a resistor circuit

    Summary:: Current through a certain resistor in a mixed dc circuit. Hi, Sorry if this is the wrong forum. I'm trying to work out the current through R1.The answer I need is 2 Amp, which I have confirmed with a simulation software. I have calculated the source current as 8A, the current past...
  21. I

    Find the time required for the current to grow to 2.5A....

    what is the equation on finding the ''The time required for the current to grow to ...Amps'' i was asked to find The time required for the current to grow to 2.5Amps ,and i found out that its some where around 174.38ms, using Ltspice, but i want to find it out by calculating it out.
  22. S

    If an electron is repelled by another electron how do we get current?

    As we know that An electric current is a flow of electric charge in a circuit and In electric circuits the charge carriers are often electrons moving through a wire. Now, since we know that Like charges repel each other then how do the electrons flow through a wire since they are like charges...
  23. S

    Convection current in electricity

    So, I randomly came upon this in a textbook that I was skimming and I think I have a very very surface ideea of what it's about but I want to read and know more in order to understand the fenomenon in much more detail. Any help in any form would be much appreciated! P.S.: This is my first post...
  24. I

    What Current Flows in a Coil at 230V, 50Hz?

    Hello, am kind of new to all the physics stuff , and kind a terrible at maths but am trying my best to be good at it one day .So i was told to answer this question When a direct current of 2A is passed through a coil, the potential difference across the coil is 20V. When an alternating current...
  25. I

    Phase shift between voltage and current

    Hello ,so am trying to find a phase shift between voltage and current ,I've done what do i do after that ?and is this right ? Q A 100Ω load is connected to a power supply of 100V at 50Hz. At time, = 0, the instantaneous value for voltage across the load was zero and the current through the load...
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    I Is the current density operator derived from fundamental considerations?

    Hello, I found this article. In equation (1) the authors wrote that the current operator is given by : ## - \frac{\delta H}{\delta A} ##. I just would like to know if this relation is a just definition or if it can be derived from more fundamentals considerations ? Thanks !
  27. M

    Some questions about capacitor discharging

    why does the voltage of the capacitor eventually go to 0 when discharging the capacitor? I heard that's because "current starts flowing when discharging", but how exactly does that lead to V going down? I know that I = C * dV/dt, but that doesn't seem to help me understand why V goes down (which...
  28. R

    In what way does current flow through a potentiometer?

    Above is a picture of a potentiometer with terminals A, B, and W. Does current always from from A to W or can current flow directly from A to B? Is there usually both? And what do they mean when they say a potentiometer is an effective "voltage divider"?
  29. M

    Question about the operation of a current mirror

    Hi, I am in the process of trying to understand how a current mirror (shown in the diagram below) works. At a high level, I understand that we are trying to replicate the reference current (## V_{cc}/R_x ##) at the output. However, I am slightly confused as to how the current actually is...
  30. F

    Current through Ballistic 2DEG Channel

    So I am a bit uncertain what approach is best for solving this problem and how exactly I should approach it, but my strategy right now is: 1. Solve the time-independent Schrödinger Equation with the given Hamiltonian and find energy eigenvalues of system: -Here I struggle a bit with actually...
  31. Andrei0408

    Calculate current through resistors

    I'm trying to grasp the basics here, we know Us = 70 V and I want to find out the currents I1 and I2 through the resistors R1, respectively R2. I just need the steps explained, not necessarily the results, please. Thanks in advance!
  32. greg_rack

    Current flowing through a resistor in an RRL DC circuit

    DISCLAIMER: don't answer in terms of integrals, I haven't covered those yet :) Hi guys, I'm having a few troubles understanding RRL circuits, and have a few questions for you. A "normal" RL circuit will have a current growing inversely exponentially, starting from 0 and going to ##V/R## as...
  33. S

    Question about potential and current in potentiometer circuit

    Let say S is the balanced point so current flowing through galvanometer is zero. This is because the potential difference across PS is the same as potential difference across solar cell so no potential difference means no current flowing. My questions: 1) If I want to compare the potential at a...
  34. H

    Understanding the Current Division Rule: A Circuit Diagram Guide

    Here's the diagram of the circuit: And here's the solution I found on a site on Google: I tried to follow through the solution given, but can't understand how it is applying current division rule to find current in QA and QB, and subtracting current values to find the current in AB is still...
  35. PhysicsTest

    Understanding Inductor Behavior When Transistors Are Off

    a. When the transistors are ON. ##V_{CC} = V_L## ##V_{CC} = L \frac{di_L} {dt} ## ##i_L = \frac{V_{CC}t} L ## b. I am bit confused when the transistor is "OFF" The point "A" is floating? The transistors and the diodes all the elements seem to be open is it correct? I am confused here.
  36. e0ne199

    Engineering Need help about the magnetic field near an infinite current sheet

    here is the question, don't mind about point (a) and (b) because i have solved them already...the main problem is the question on point (c) : so far, what i have done is : H = 2.7*0.1-(1.4*0.15+1.3*0.25) = -0.265 az A/m which is the wrong answer compared to the solution provided from the...
  37. A

    Symmetry associated with current conservation

    As I understand it for every symmetry there is associated a conserved quantity - so for time symmetry there is energy conservation. I understand as well that charge conservation is associated with a 'mathematical' local symmetry - something turning in a mathematical space at a point so to...
  38. P

    Engineering Current variable given through junction crossing

    I'm supposed to solve this using nodal analysis. No biggie! I'm just not sure how to handle ia. I've never seen a current indicated in a junction crossing. I searched the web and my textbook and found zilch. I asked a GSI and was informed it is indeed written where is supposed to be. Within the...
  39. H

    Inductive Current Coupling Between Two Coils

    In this case, we do not know any information about the current, right? Therefore, there is no matching answer.
  40. V

    Handle Peak Inrush Current of a BLDC Motor to protect the Power Supply

    I have to use a BLDC motor combined with a BLDC motor driver (X-NUCLEO-IHM08M1) The motor has a rated current of 7.3A. So i am planning to use a 36VDC 13.9A power supply (SMPS). The problem is that the PS that i want to use has a "HICCUP mode" for overload protection and not a "constant current...
  41. boysenbeary

    Find maximum current in a coil using oscilloscopes and Faraday's Law?

    The experiment consists of a large field coil (connected to a current source) surrounding a coplanar and coaxial small detector coil in the center of the field coil connected to the oscilloscope. 1. Matching Current v. Time Graphs to Oscilloscope Graphs Example of one pair of graphs (I'll...
  42. Helena Wells

    Basic NMOS+Zener Current Source Test

    I have been trying for a long time to build a costant current source which I know is impossible to keep the current exactly the same but as much as possible. This is what I have done so far: The operation is very simple . If VCC is increased the VAC is increased a little bit. When VA is...
  43. L

    Alternating current and Average power

    For a current i(t)=I_0\sin(\omega t+\varphi_0) period is ##T=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}##, Power is defined as p(t)=Ri^2(t). So period of power is not any more ##T=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}##. Why then average power is P=\frac{1}{T}\int^T_0p(t)d t. Why are we using the period of current and not of the...
  44. bardia sepehrnia

    Engineering Calculating Power Factor in an AC circuit, given voltage and current

    My attempt at solving this question: I realized my attempt is wrong however I just don't know how to proceed in the first step. How can I calculate the phase shift? and find Voltage and Current in phasor form??If I know that, then I can use power factor formula: pf=Pav/V*I
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