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Spike current is mostly caused by lightning, it means a sudden rise and fall in the supply voltage, and can cause damage by breaking through insulation material that is designed for the normal supply voltage and it will most of the time leave behind a thin layer of copper that will cause a short in the circuit
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∙ 9y agoUsually to measure these spikes an oscilloscope needs to be connected to the electrical line. The amplitude of the spike can be seen and measured from the screen of the scope.
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When the electricity went out in your house you reset the main breaker and the electricity came back on but now you see the air conditioner no longer works?
The air conditioner may be faulty and have caused the circuit breaker to trip out. Or a capacitor in the A/C could have gone bad due to a power spike (such as during a lightning storm), tripping the breaker and then leaving the A/C not working anymore.
What is a hanging spike of ice?
An icicle
What is a stony spike hanging from the roof of a cave?
A stalactite.
Is the golden spike is it brass or is it real gold?
The golden spike used at the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States was made of gold. It was engraved with the words "The Last Spike" and "May God Continue the Unity of Our Country." However, it is unclear if the spike was made with pure gold or if it was gold-plated.
What were the earliest types of electricity that scientists experimented with?
static electricity and current electricity
Can you convert the kinetic energy of a cricket ball into electricity?
Not particularly well. And there isn't that much energy in it anyhow. But sure, if it hits a piezo-electric crystal, there'll be a short spike of electricity.
What nicknames does Spike Christie go by?
Spike Christie goes by Spike.
What is the word 'spike' when translated from English to Japanese?
supaiku is spike as in railway spike Kasui is spike as in the thorn of a bush
What is a homonym for spike?
A homonym for spike is "spike," as it can refer to both a sharp-pointed object and a sudden increase or surge in something, like a temperature spike or a spike in interest rates.
How much is a spike of something?
A spike
What channel is spike on?
Spike ChanneL Is On 25
What is a cooking spike?
a cooking spike is a Skewer
What accent that spike has?
Spike has a British accent.
Do spike lee own spike tv?
No, Spike TV is owned by Viacom and is a subsidiary of MTV.
What is the birth name of Spike Owen?
Spike Owen's birth name is Spike Dee Owen.
How do you use the word spike in a sentence?
The spike was firmly embedded in his skull.Mind the spike, it is sharp.Take precautions to make sure nobody will spike your drink.The unemployment figures are expected to spike when the company goes bankrupt.
When was the golden spike put into the ground?
the golden spike was driven at Promontory Point, Utah
