101
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From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
102
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From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
103
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From this reading =103.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
COILnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading HOW THE INDUCTION COIL WORKS.
CoilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
current-carrying
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From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
galvanometernoun
meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE INDUCTION COIL WORKS.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
INDUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading HOW THE INDUCTION COIL WORKS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
and nothing more
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading The _primary coil_ is the one connected with the cell; the other one is called the _secondary coil_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE INDUCTION COIL WORKS.
push forcefully
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The galvanometer was used merely to show the presence of the current.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
at the time that
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Coils.= We saw, § 102, that an induced current was generated when a current-carrying coil, Fig. 101, was thrust into another coil connected with a galvanometer.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading HOW THE INDUCTION COIL WORKS.
