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реоста́т

rheostat

пусково́й реоста́т

starting rheostat

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Projectionists could also change the frame rate in the theater by adjusting a rheostat controlling the voltage powering the film-carrying mechanism in the projector. en.wikipedia.org

The rating of the rheostat is given with the full resistance value and the allowable power dissipation is proportional to the fraction of the total device resistance in circuit. en.wikipedia.org

The rheostat increases the overall resistance when starting the locomotive, lowering the current and allowing a smoother start. en.wikipedia.org

The braking rheostat is placed on the roof, between the pantographs. en.wikipedia.org

The connections were enabled through a tambour connector using a liquid-cooled rheostat. en.wikipedia.org

In early automatic washing machines, any changes in impeller/drum speed were achieved by mechanical means or by a rheostat on the motor power supply. en.wikipedia.org

The second rheostat is connected between the input and ground (earth). en.wikipedia.org

Normally it took the operator about ten seconds to slowly advance the rheostat across the contacts to gradually increase input power up to operating speed. en.wikipedia.org

The salt water rheostat operates at unity power factor and was widely used by generator assemblers, until 20 years ago, as a matter of course. en.wikipedia.org

Digital slot cars generally use a controller that is trigger operated, though the rheostat housing is replaced by a slim bulge containing the electronics. en.wikipedia.org

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