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spark gap
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Princeton's WordNet
spark gapnoun
a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them
spark gapnoun
the gap between two high-potential terminals
Wiktionary
spark gapnoun
A gap, between two electrical terminals, across which sparks are generated.
spark gapnoun
Such a gap as a component of an engine's ignition system, especially that between the electrodes of a spark plug.
Wikipedia
Spark gap
A spark gap consists of an arrangement of two conducting electrodes separated by a gap usually filled with a gas such as air, designed to allow an electric spark to pass between the conductors. When the potential difference between the conductors exceeds the breakdown voltage of the gas within the gap, a spark forms, ionizing the gas and drastically reducing its electrical resistance. An electric current then flows until the path of ionized gas is broken or the current reduces below a minimum value called the "holding current". This usually happens when the voltage drops, but in some cases occurs when the heated gas rises, stretching out and then breaking the filament of ionized gas. Usually, the action of ionizing the gas is violent and disruptive, often leading to sound (ranging from a snap for a spark plug to thunder for a lightning discharge), light and heat. Spark gaps were used historically in early electrical equipment, such as spark gap radio transmitters, electrostatic machines, and X-ray machines. Their most widespread use today is in spark plugs to ignite the fuel in internal combustion engines, but they are also used in lightning arresters and other devices to protect electrical equipment from high-voltage transients.
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spark gap
A spark gap is a device or component that uses an electrical discharge or spark to break down the air or gas between two electrodes, creating a conductive path for electricity to complete a circuit. This gap controls the voltage level at which the spark will occur. It is widely used in various applications such as radio transmitters, lightning rods, and engine ignition systems.
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Spark gap
A spark gap consists of an arrangement of two conducting electrodes separated by a gap usually filled with a gas such as air, designed to allow an electric spark to pass between the conductors. When the voltage difference between the conductors exceeds the gap's breakdown voltage, a spark forms, ionizing the gas and drastically reducing its electrical resistance. An electric current then flows until the path of ionized gas is broken or the current reduces below a minimum value called the "holding current". This usually happens when the voltage drops, but in some cases occurs when the heated gas rises, stretching out and then breaking the filament of ionized gas. Usually, the action of ionizing the gas is violent and disruptive, often leading to sound, light and heat. Spark gaps were used historically in early electrical equipment, such as spark gap radio transmitters, electrostatic machines, and x-ray machines. Their most widespread use today is in spark plugs to ignite the fuel in internal combustion engines, but they are also used in lightning arrestors and other devices to protect electrical equipment from high-voltage transients.
The Standard Electrical Dictionary
Spark Gap
The space left between the ends of an electric resonator (see Resonator, Electric) across which the spark springs. Its size may be adjustable by a screw, something like the arrangement of screw calipers.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spark gap in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spark gap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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