Jan-7th-2009
Radian
The angle whose arc is equal in length to the radius; the unit angle.
Archive for the 'R-Radian' Category
Jan-7th-2009
Racing of Motors
The rapid acceleration of speed of a motor when the load upon it is
removed. It is quickly checked by counter-electro-motive force. (See
Motor, Electric.)
Jan-7th-2009
R
(a) Abbreviation and symbol for Reamur, as 10º R., meaning 10º by the
Reamur thermometer. (See Reamur Scale.)
(b) Symbol for resistance, as in the expression of Ohm’s Law C=E/R.
(rho, Greek r) Symbol for specific resistance.