Electricity

Electricity

A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.

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residential (lighting)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A residential development, or a mixture of residential and small commercial establishments, characterized by few pedestrians during nighttime hours. This definition includes area with single-family ...

residual current

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The algebraic sum, in a multi-phase system, of all the line currents.

residual voltage

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The algebraic sum, in a multi-phase system, of all the line-to-earth voltages.

resistance

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The opposition to current flow, expressed in ohms.

response time

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The time for a measurement device's output signal to reach 99

restricted approach boundary

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An approach limit at a distance form an exposed live part within which there is an increased risk of shock, due to electrical arc over combined with inadvertent movement, for personnel working in ...