La tensión
Example: La tensión en los cables es muy alta durante la tormenta.
Definition
"La tensión" in the context of energy refers to the electric potential difference between two points, often described as voltage. It is the force that pushes electric current through a conductor, such as cables, and is measured in volts. For example, "La tensión en los cables es muy alta durante la tormenta" means the voltage in the cables is very high during the storm.
Etymology
The term "la tensión" comes from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning 'a stretching or straining.' Originally, it described physical tension or strain in materials. Over time, it was adopted in physics and engineering to describe the force exerted in electrical circuits, reflecting the idea of electric potential 'stretching' between two points.
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"La tensión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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