A baixa tensão



Example: A baixa tensão é usada em aparelhos eletrônicos domésticos.

Definition


"A baixa tensão" refers to electrical voltage levels that are relatively low and safe for typical household electronic devices and appliances, typically under 1000 volts. It is commonly used in residential and commercial power distribution to ensure safety and functionality.

Etymology


The phrase "a baixa tensão" is Portuguese, combining "baixa," meaning low or reduced, and "tensão," meaning tension or voltage. It literally describes low electrical tension, a concept that originated with the early study of electricity to differentiate between high and low voltage systems.

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