Wheatstone Bridge

April 23rd, 2009

A possible means of measuring a specific resistance of an unknown component, skin for instance is to use a Wheatstone Bridge. Basically by measuring current across the centre of the bridge, and comparing the difference between one side which is a known value, the resistance of the unknown component can be obtained. If the unknown and known resistances were the same, then a current of 0V would flow through the centre.

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