Glossary of terms used in captsone
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PatheticA word used to describe the effort gunsparky users have put into adding words to the glossary. | |
Peak to PeakThe difference between the maximum negative value and the maximum positive value. | |
PeriodThe time needed for one complete cycle | |
PermeabilityThe ease with which a magnetic material can be magnetised. | |
PerpendicularAt 90 degrees | |
PhaseThe relationship of one current angle to another. | |
Phase angleThe angle between the true power and the apparent power. The angle of displacement between the voltage and the current. The angle of displacement between resistance and impedance. | |
Phasor AdditionTwo alternating waveforms, which are in-phase (no phase shift) can be added together in the same way as DC values to find the algebraic sum of the two vectors. | ||
PlumberA person with a thick scull that can’t do a real trade like electrician. | ||
PolarityThe direction of a magnetic or electric field. | ||