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Electricity
A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.
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impedance
Electrical equipment; Electricity
1) The total opposing force to the flow of current in an ac circuit. 2) The total resistance to flow of an alternating current generally expressed in ohms. It is a combination of resistance and ...
impulse test
Electrical equipment; Electricity
Tests to confirm that the insulation level is sufficient to withstand overvoltages, such as those caused by lightning strikes and switching.
incandescent lamp
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current.
incident energy
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The amount of energy impressed on a surface, a certain distance from the source, generated during an electrical arc event. Often measured in calories per centimeter squared. (cal/cm▓)
incidental light traffic
Electrical equipment; Electricity
Refers to a grade level Reinforced Polymer Concrete or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic box or Cover load rating of 10,400lbs. This rating is derived from incidental single vehicle tire contact ...
independent time measuring relay
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A measuring relay, the specified time for which can be considered as being independent, within specific limits, of the value of the characteristic quantity.
