100,000,000
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From this reading If 100,000,000 lines are cut in one second, an electrical pressure of one volt is produced.
1831
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From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If 100,000,000 lines are cut in one second, an electrical pressure of one volt is produced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
one or the other of two
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
FaradaynounUS /ˈfærədeɪ/
the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
induceds
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From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If 100,000,000 lines are cut in one second, an electrical pressure of one volt is produced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
reversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading The direction of the induced pressure depends upon the direction of the movement of the conductor and the direction of the lines of force in the magnetic field; reversing either the direction of the magnetic field or the motion of the conductor, reverses the direction of the induced pressure.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The value of this induced electrical pressure depends upon the number of magnetic lines of force that the conductor cuts in one second.
voltnounUS /voʊlt/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading If 100,000,000 lines are cut in one second, an electrical pressure of one volt is produced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
at the time that
From this reading In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered that there was an electrical pressure induced in an electrical conductor when it was moved in a magnetic field so that it cut some of the lines forming the field.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If this conductor be made to form part of a closed electrical circuit, there will be a current produced in the circuit as a result of the induceds electrical pressure.
