Die Spannung
Example: Die Spannung im Stromkreis muss genau gemessen werden.
Definition
"Die Spannung" in the context of technology refers to the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It is the force that pushes electric current through a conductor, and it must be precisely measured to ensure proper circuit function.
Etymology
The word "die Spannung" comes from the German verb "spannen," meaning to stretch or tighten. Originally referring to tension or strain, it was adopted in electrical terminology to describe the 'tension' or pressure in an electrical circuit that drives current flow.
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"Die Spannung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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