Question

The current flowing through an unloaded voltage divider is called the ________.

• A. resistor current
• B. load current
• C. bleeder current
• D. voltage current

Hint:

Bleeder current flows through divider resistors even when no load is connected. It's essential to maintain voltage stability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: In a voltage divider, resistors are connected in series.
Step 2: Even if no external load is connected, current flows through these resistors.
Step 3: This small current is necessary to maintain voltage levels and is called bleeder current.
\[ I_{bleeder} = \frac{V_{in}}{R_1 + R_2} \] It "bleeds" a little current continuously even without a load.