Glossary of Terms
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- Rating:See contact rating
- Release Force:The force that is applied to the button or toggle when the switch contacts return to their unoperated position.
- Resistance (Electrical):Ability of the element, component, conductor or a system to obstruct current flow.
- Resistance (Insulation):Resistance of electrical isolator between two electrodes, defined by Ohms Law as result of division of the applied voltage and measured current. Not to be confused with dielectric strength.
- Resistive Load:An electrical load in which the current instantly rises to its steady state when applied and instantly drops to zero when discontinued.
- Resistivity (Specific Resistance):Property of material that impedes electrical current when a sample of specified unit dimensions is considered.