maximum current

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maximum
adjective
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/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/us
/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
being the largest amount or number allowed ...
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current
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkʌr.ənt/us
/ˈkɝː.ənt/
a movement of water, air, or electricity in a ...
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Thus, themaximumcurrentdensity is an extremely weak function of viscosity.
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Each current obtained frommaximumcurrentof each pulse.
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He observed that there exists amaximumcurrentthat can be transmitted across the diode.
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It gives themaximumcurrentthat can propagate for an indefinite distance and time, from a source, in a charge neutral beam.
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The reconnection rate does not depend on the actual value of viscosity, while themaximumcurrentis found to be restricted even for space plasmas with extremely rare collisions.
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In the present paper a quantitative relation is obtained, which shows that even exceedingly rare collisions are capable of restricting themaximumcurrentdensity to finite albeit quite large values.
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His analysis correctly predicted themaximumcurrent.
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Themaximumcurrentpayment for the earinings-related addition is £16·21 and the average payment to those receiving this addition is about £3.
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Important parameters are the varistor's energy rating in joules, operating voltage, response time,maximumcurrent, and breakdown (clamping) voltage.
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The electric motor operated at a nominal potential of 88 volts and amaximumcurrentof 40 amperes.
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It has been shown that themaximumcurrentcollected by a grid sphere compared to the mass and drag reduction can be estimated.
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If one connected themaximumcurrentof each drop, a sigmoidal shape would result.
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Under a short circuit, where the output voltage has reduced to zero, the current is typically limited to a small fraction of themaximumcurrent.
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Shunts are rated bymaximumcurrentand voltage drop at that current.
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The maximum torque for a motor will depend on themaximumcurrentalthough this will usually be. only usable until thermal considerations take precedence.
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At present the machine is operated with amaximumcurrentof approximately 1.4 million amperes and operates as a z-pinch facility.
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In practice, torque current increase is only limited by the temperature of the windings and themaximumcurrentcapability of the rotor frequency converter.
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Themaximumcurrentduring a discharge that the generator delivers can also be controlled.
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It may also represent a limit on themaximumcurrentthat the machine can handle.
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