What does shunt circuit mean?
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shunt cir·cuit
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Princeton's WordNet
parallel circuit, shunt circuitnoun
a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
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shunt circuit
A shunt circuit is a specific path provided for electric current, designed to divert it around another part of the circuit. In electrical engineering, a shunt is a low-resistance conductor connected in parallel with a device or system to bypass the current, allowing it to flow through less resistive or safer pathways if needed. Shunt circuits are used to protect, control, or measure the main flow of electricity. The term is derived from the action 'to shunt,' meaning to turn away or make an alternative path.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shunt circuit in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shunt circuit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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