If a current shunt is rated 15A/50mV and has a voltage drop of 28mV, what is the current flowing through the shunt?

To determine the current flowing through the shunt, we start by understanding the specifications of the shunt. The shunt is rated at 15A with a corresponding voltage drop of 50mV. This means that when a current of 15A flows through the shunt, it generates a voltage drop of 50mV across it.

To find the current corresponding to a voltage drop of 28mV, we can use the proportional relationship established by the shunt's rating. First, we calculate the current per millivolt produced by the shunt:

[ \text{Current per mV} = \frac{15A}{50mV} = 0.3 A/mV ]

Now, we can find the current that corresponds to a voltage drop of 28mV:

[ \text{Current} = \text{Voltage drop} \times \text{Current per mV} ] [ \text{Current} = 28mV \times 0.3 A/mV = 8.4A ]

Thus, the current flowing through the shunt when the voltage is 28mV is indeed 8.4A. This demonstrates how