Encyclopedia of Energy: Ec-GeElsevier, 2004 - Power (Mechanics) |
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... volt is the measuring unit . power Rate of doing work . The watt is the metric measuring unit . transformer An electromagnetic device used to change the strength of an AC voltage . volt ( V ) Unit of potential difference . If 1J of work ...
... volt is the measuring unit . power Rate of doing work . The watt is the metric measuring unit . transformer An electromagnetic device used to change the strength of an AC voltage . volt ( V ) Unit of potential difference . If 1J of work ...
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... volt - amperes ( VA ) . bundling Transmission lines are bundled when there is more than one conductor per phase in extra high- voltage lines . distribution The process of delivering electricity from substations to customers . The ...
... volt - amperes ( VA ) . bundling Transmission lines are bundled when there is more than one conductor per phase in extra high- voltage lines . distribution The process of delivering electricity from substations to customers . The ...
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... volts ( alternating ) from a wall socket and put out 10 volts to a small electric motor in an appliance . A step - up transformer has V2 > V1 ; high - voltage applica- tions require such a transformer . The physical phenomenon acting in ...
... volts ( alternating ) from a wall socket and put out 10 volts to a small electric motor in an appliance . A step - up transformer has V2 > V1 ; high - voltage applica- tions require such a transformer . The physical phenomenon acting in ...
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