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Might a synchoronous motor equally well be called a synchoronous inductor?
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∙ 13y ago
No. An inductor by definition is a passive component that stores electrical energy in an magnetic field. It does not use real power (in any serious amount). A synchronous motor is not passive, and uses real power.
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How does a RC tank circuit work?
A tank circuit is an LC filter that, when at resonance, has an near infinite resistance. It is composed of an inductor in parallel with a capacitor. Resonance occurs when the magnitude of the impedance of the cap and inductor are equal. They have a fairly narrow bandwidth, which is why they are used in RF applications. They are able to 'focus in' on the desired frequency, and ignore the others. For example, if I have a simple tank circuit with a resonant frequency at 1 MHz connected to an unregulated ac function generator, and I measure the voltage across the tank circuit, when the frequency I apply is close to the resonant frequency, the amplitude of my output begins to increase. So at 900kHz, say, I might be getting 90% of the signal I apply to the circuit as my output. The impedance of this circuit increases as the frequency nears the resonance frequency of the tank. So if I set the function generator to 1MHz, the tank has extremely high impedance, and functions like an open, so I can expect my entire signal to drop across the tank circuit. Alternately, they can be used to create oscillators. Another name for a tank circuit which more useful for visualizing how it functions is the slosh circuit. When energy is applied to the slosh circuit, the cap will discharge into the inductor, and vise versa, and it will oscillate like this at the tanks resonant frequency. The energy 'sloshes' from one component to the other. This can be exploited by circuitry to make oscillators, amplifiers, voltage doublers and so on. I have not seen an RC tank circuit before, but one is theoretically possible using an active circuit called a gyrator, which consists typically of an op amp, a couple resistors, and a capacitor. A gyrator essentially makes one component function like another. If I construct a gyrator with a cap, it will function much like an inductor (not identically, there are a few differences), and likewise, I could make a psuedo-cap using an inductor based gyrator. So one could conceivably make a tank circuit using this gyrator in place of an inductor. But as far as practicality goes, I'm not sure how good of a substitute it would make, as the gyrator doesn't exhibit all of the properties of an inductor, and some active components can be quite sensitive to voltage, and extreme voltages are possible in a tank circuit configuration due to opposing phase shifts from the components. And, just to be pedantic, it would probably be called an RCQ tank circuit.
What does L1 L2 and N mean in electrical terms?
L1 and L2 stand for "Line 1 and Line 2". These are the two incoming hot legs of a single phase, 220V electrical supply as is typical for residences. The N stands for the neutral or grounded conductor. This is the white wire in a residential system. Since L in electricity stands for inductance, L1 and L2 could also possibly be inductor 1 and inductor 2. And the N in electricity means Number of Turns (of the copper wire into a coil). Therefore, it could be about residential wiring or inductors.
What is reactance?
The influence of a coil of wire upon an alternating current passing through it, tending to choke or diminish the current, or the similar influence of a condenser; inductive resistance. Reactance is measured in ohms. The reactance of a circuit is equal to the component of the impressed electro-motive force at right angles to the current divided by the current, that is, the component of the impedance due to the self-inductance or capacity of the circuit.
Why put an end resistor in fire detector loop?
Because if you dont you will burn and might get athsma Because if you dont you will burn and might get athsma Because if you dont you will burn and might get athsma
What of the house current might cause symptoms of electrical power problems?
brownout
Why would division be called a sharing operation?
It might be called this because you are reducing something equally for someone or something else.
How much current will flow at 208Vrms 60Hz through a 100mH inductor?
The reactance is jwL or 2xpix60x0.1 = 37.7 ohms The current with 208 v is 208/37.7 or 5.52 amps. This assumes that the inductor can take the current without saturating, because if it saturates the current might be higher and it might get quite hot.
What are the lights in the atmosphere called that are caused by energy radiating in various colors?
You might be thinking of the aurora borealis, although the description that you give would apply equally well to a rainbow.
What might happen if you mixed a strong acid with an equally strong base?
They neutralize each other
What living things might be called living jewels?
they might be called protista
What's another word for sesquipedalian?
Depending on the context, synonyms might include "polysyllabic", "flowery" (language), or the equally ponderous "grandiloquent".
What was William shakespeares favourite theater?
He never said, actually. He worked in various theatres but he might have liked them all equally well.
Was your friend Jade called after a stone?
Might be might not!
Do a husband and wife have to have separate powers of attorney?
It would be smart to have a separate person for each. There may be times when a single person might not represent them equally.
What was the first invention that might be called modern?
The magnetic compass was the first invention that might be called modern.
What is an abusive speech called?
It might be called a rant.
What is a Davis Industries D 9 worth?
$50 - $100. You might be able to get $120 for it. They're very low cost guns of equally low quality.
