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06. Wheatstone Bridge

When U=0, this holds:

÷{R_1}{R_2}=÷{R_3}{R_4}

Or, identically:

÷{R_4}{R_2}=÷{R_3}{R_1}

Also works with alternating current and impedances.

Can be used to measure one of the resistors (or whatever it is) if the other three are known.

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Last modification on: Thu, 09 May 2013 .