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Can someone explain in depth ( in simple term) how potential divider is link to adjusting volume and sensors. Please share any digram if it ia helpful for me.
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Can you show us what you have been reading about this so far? What parts are confusing you? It will make it a lot easier for us to help you if you show us what you have been reading...Gajan1234 said:Can someone explain in depth ( in simple term) how potential divider is link to adjusting volume and sensors. Please share any digram if it ia helpful for me.
Thank you
berkeman said:Can you show us what you have been reading about this so far? What parts are confusing you? It will make it a lot easier for us to help you if you show us what you have been reading...
Well that's your problem! It's all sideways!Gajan1234 said:View attachment 97536
I understand what the book says but i cannot imagine it and construct a circuit with potenial divider, and the uses of it as well. and i don't want to learn it as fact.
A potential divider is an electrical circuit that divides a voltage into smaller parts. It consists of two or more resistors in series, with the output voltage being taken from the point between the resistors.
A potential divider is used in audio circuits to adjust the volume by dividing the input voltage from the source. By varying the resistance of one of the resistors, the output voltage can be changed, thus adjusting the volume.
Carbon film or metal film resistors are commonly used in a potential divider as they have a low temperature coefficient, providing more stable voltage outputs.
Yes, potential dividers are commonly used in sensors to convert changing resistance or voltage into a measurable output. For example, in a light sensor, the resistance of a photoresistor can be used in a potential divider to convert light intensity into an output voltage.
The main limitation of using a potential divider is that it can only provide a limited range of output voltages. Also, the output voltage can be affected by changes in the input voltage, temperature, and tolerance of the resistors used. Additionally, potential dividers can only work for sensors that have a linear relationship between the input and output. Non-linear sensors may require more complex circuits for accurate measurement.