ferranti effect
1Ferranti effect — The Ferranti Effect is a rise in voltage occurring at the receiving end of a long transmission line, relative to the voltage at the sending end, which occurs when the line is charged but there is a very light load or the load is disconnected.… …
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3Characteristic impedance — This article is about impedance in electronics. For impedance of electromagnetic waves, see Wave impedance. For characteristic acoustic impedance, see Acoustic impedance. Schematic representation of a circuit where a source is coupled to a load… …
4Flexible AC transmission system — A Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) is a system comprised of static equipment used for the AC transmission of electrical energy. It is meant to enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability of the network.… …
5Alternating current — (green curve). The horizontal axis measures time; the vertical, current or voltage. In alternating current (AC, also ac) the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current (DC, also dc), the flow of electric charge …
6Conway Berners-Lee — Born 10 September 1921 (1921 09 10) (age 90) Birmingham, England Nationality Br …
7Manchester Mark 1 — This article is about the early British computer. For the aircraft, see Avro Manchester and Avro 533 Manchester. The Manchester Mark 1 was one of the world s first stored program computers. The Manchester Mark 1 was one of the earliest stored… …
8Bristol Bloodhound — Infobox Weapon is missile=yes caption= A Bloodhound missile at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London. name=Bloodhound Mk 2 type=SAM origin=United Kingdom launch platform=Fixed installation target=High altitude bomber manufacturer=Bristol Aeroplane Co.… …
9computer — computerlike, adj. /keuhm pyooh teuhr/, n. 1. Also called processor. an electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Cf. analog… …
10Mass-to-charge ratio — Charge to Mass ratio SI quantity dimension: M/(I⋅T) SI unit: kg/C other units: Th The mass to charge ratio ratio (m/Q) is a physical quantity that is widely used in the electrodynamics of c …
