De weerstand
Example: De weerstand in de draad bepaalt de stroomsterkte in het circuit.
Definition
"De weerstand" refers to the resistance in an electrical circuit, determining how much the flow of electric current is opposed or limited within a conductor, such as a wire. It is a fundamental concept in technology and electronics that affects current strength.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de weerstand" literally translates to 'the resistance,' deriving from 'weer' (against) and 'stand' (stand or position). It reflects the idea of opposing or standing against the flow of electricity, a concept that has been central to electrical engineering since its early development.
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"De weerstand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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