Correct connections in regard to positive (+) and negative (-).
the two directions of current flow, plus (+) and minus (-), in any electrical circuit. Mismatches in track polarity create reversing problems.
The positive or negative state in which a system or an entity reacts to a magnetic or electrical field.
The orientation of a magnetic dipole.
The tendency of a molecule to have positive and negative poles because of the unequal sharing of a pair of electrons.
A property associated with molecules when the center of positive charge and the center of negative charge don't coincide. See also polar molecule and polar bond.
Polarity is a magnetic feild that the earth posess, and constantly reverses (See : PLATE TECTONICS)
(1) The condition in an electrical circuit by which the direction of the flow of current can be determined. Usually applied to batteries and other direct voltage sources. (2) Two opposite charges, one positive and one negative. (3) A quality of having two opposite magnetic poles, one north and the other south.
describes which side of an electrical circuit is the positive and which is the negative.
protection – Sometimes called Reverse Polarity Protection. The protective circuity incorporated in a timer in the event a wrong DC input voltage polarity is applied. Protected timers will not function or be damaged in such an occurrence.
A particular state either positive (+) or negative (-) with respect to some other state, often ground.
The condition of having distinct poles ( Jackson, 1928). Comment: The polarity of palynomorphs may be determined from their orientation in tetrads, or by inference from the distribution of apertures, or other features. See also: apolar, heteropolar, isopolar.
unsymetrical charge distribution
This is the sign (direction) of the potential (voltage) between two points in a circuit. Electrons flow from negative to positive points, but by convention, the sign of current is considered to flow from positive to negative points.
A condition when there are two opposing voltage levels.
The quality of having opposite poles.In electro-magnetic-mechanical systems, some form of potential is referenced to one of two poles with different (usually opposite) characteristics, such as one which has opposite charges or electrical potentials, or opposite magnetic poles.
The condition of an image being positive or negative.
The electrical condition or charge of a body, either negative or positive. The central electrode of a torch battery is positive polarity.
the property of a device which means that it has a positive terminal and a negative terminal. For an active device such as a battery, the positive terminal has the higher potential. For a passive device, such as a meter, the positive terminal must be connected to a point in the circuit which has a higher potential than the point where you connect the negative terminal. Some capacitors have a polarity which needs to be observed if they are to work properly.
The term used to describe the way the positive and negative wires in a circuit are hooked up. Normally positive goes to positive, negative goes to negative. This condition is known as being 'in polarity'. If the wires are flipped (positive to negative and negative to positive) the resulting condition is known as being 'out of polarity'. In a sound system, proper connections insure a positive signal remains positive throughout the system.
The orientation of the positive and negative poles of an audio connection. Normally, connections are made positive to positive, negative to negative and this would ensure correct polarity. If this is reversed the result will be out-of-phase signals. See also: Phase.
The positive and negative orientation of a signal. Polarity usually refers to the direction or a level with respect to a reference (e.g. positive sync polarity means that sync occurs when the signal is going in the positive direction).
A condition with two states (+ve or -ve) and is usually defined in one of three ways: 1. Acoustical to electrical (microphone): Positive pressure at diaphragm produces positive voltage at pin 2 of XLR or at the tip of a 1/4-inch phone plug. 2. Electrical to acoustic: Positive voltage into the "plus" terminal of a speaker causes the speaker's diaphragm to move forward to produce positive pressure. 3. Electrical to electrical: Positive voltage into pin 2 of an XLR jack produces positive voltage at the output (pin 2 of an XLR plug, the tip of a 1/4-inch phone jack, or the red (plus) connector of a binding post (banana terminal).
Electrical condition in which there are two opposing voltage levels or charges, i.e., positive and negative poles.
The distinction between two poles. For example in the Earth's magnetic field there is a north pole and a south pole.
The quality of an object characterized by two opposite charges, as in the positive and negative poles of a battery.
the positive/negative contrast found in a language.
The measure of an electrical charge on a molecule. Most flammable or combustible liquids are nonpolar. Many water soluble compounds, including alcohols and acetone, are polar.
The description of whether a voltage is positive or negative with respect to some reference point.
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges); "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign"
health system involving energy-based bodywork, diet, exercise and self- awareness. It works with the Human Energy Field, electro- magnetic patterns expressed in mental, emotional and physical experience.
formation of electrical charge distributions within the macromolecules produces various polarities
possessing two opposed poles; a characteristic of molecules which have unequal distributions of charge; water is polar because the oxygen has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen atoms each have a partial positive charge; polar molecules interact with other polar and charged molecules and ions
The electrical term used to denote the voltage relationship to a reference potential (+).
The difference between positive and negative.
The state of being either positively or negatively charged.
The characteristic of a particular pole at a particular location of a permanent magnet. Differentiates the North from the South Pole.
In EDM, the designation of positive or negative electrical polarity of the electrode. Positive polarity of the electrode (in CNC EDM) is considered to be Normal and produces the least amount of electrode wear.
The positive and negative orientation of a source of power or signal.
An electrical condition. The positive terminal (or pole) of a cell or battery or electrical circuit is said to have positive polarity; the negative, negative polarity.
either positive or negative; when used in describing feedback, if positive then the output signal is being directly fed back into its input, if negative, then it is "flipped" before being fed back
The two directions of current flow, positive (+) and negative (-), or potential in an electrical circuit.
property of a molecule which describes the difference in location of the center of positive and center of negative charge on the molecule. A nonpolar compound has these centers coinciding. As they become further apart, the molecule becomes more polar.
The positive or negative characteristics of an image or electrical signal.
Refers to the charges residing at the terminals of a battery.
Direction the current is routed positive or negative.
A positive or negative image.
Magnetically, opposite poles, north and south. In electricity, oppositely charged poles, positive and negative.
In electricity, the quality of having two oppositely charged poles, one positive one negative.
Condition by which the direction of current flow can be determined in an electrical circuit.
Similar to phase, it refers to the timing of an electrical wave. An audio signal with negative polarity is 180 degrees out of phase with a signal of positive polarity.
Indication (positive or negative) of the two poles of a battery.
A speaker, for example, has a positive and a negative input terminal. Connecting a battery directly to the speaker will result in the diaphragm moving outward. If you reverse the battery leads, the diaphragm will move inward. Caution: Too high of a voltage battery will also burn out the speaker
opposite poles; in electrical terms, the pole or side of a terminal
The property of having two opposite poles, sides or ends (for example, humans have left-right polarity, also front-back polarity and head-tailward polarity).
Description of an electrical circuit in which one side is positive and the other side is negative.
An electrical term expressed as negative or positive. Certain components of modern timing systems are polarity-sensitive while others such as communication subsystems are not.
The opposition between two poles, such as between negatively and positively charged poles or between “good†and “badâ€, “yes†and “noâ€. Polar thinking is thinking in black and white instead of allowing a full spectrum of color.
Polarity is based on the Eastern concept that illness originates from blockages in energy flow. Polarity practitioners utilize both hands (one positive, one negative) for massage and manipulation of of pressure points and joints. Various breathing exercises are also a part of this technique.
Electrical term for describing the charge or voltage relationship between two electrodes.
Refers to the relative surface charge of the material, resulting from the molecular structure of the adherend surface.
The relationship of the positive and negative terminals of a battery or power supply, or the north and south poles of a magnet. Often used in reference to the phasing of phono cartridges, stereo connecting leads and speakers.
The arrangement of north and south poles in a magnetic field. Positive and negative direction of electrical current flow.
Pertaining to the electrode configuration of a lead or the operating configuration of a pulse generator. Polarity is either unipolar or bipolar. It is possible in some advanced programmable polarity pulse generators to pace in one polarity and sense in another. Note that a bipolar lead (having two electrodes) can pace or sense in either a unipolar or bipolar manner, while a unipolar lead (having one electrode only) can pace or sense only in a unipolar manner.
Term used to describe positive and negative charges.
Pole of the horoscope is the latitude of the place on which it is cast. Polarity of a relationship is the balance between the masculine and feminine forces.
The electrical quality of having two opposite poles, one positive and one negative. Polarity determines the direction in which a current tends to flow.
In electricity, the condition of being positive or negative.
The direction indicating positive or negative electrical charges flowing through a circuit. Direct current has two poles, one positive, one negative, flowing from negative to positive.
The directionality of a magnetic field, which consists of a north and south pole of equal and opposite strength. Lines of magnetic force emanate from the north pole and terminate at the south pole. When the earth's magnetic north pole corresponds with the geographic north pole (as it does now), the polarity of the magnetic field is normal; when the magnetic north pole corresponds with the geographic south pole, the polarity of the field is reversed.
As applied to electric circuits, polarity indicates which terminal is positive and which is negative. As applied to magnets, it indicates which pole is North and which pole is South.
Being electrically positive or negative.
The relationship between poles of positive and negative charge, particularly with regard to wiring of conductors where the ungrounded (hot) conductor and grounded (neutral) conductor form a circuit.
A signal's electromechanical potential with respect to a reference potential. For example, if a loudspeaker cone moves forward when a positive voltage is applied between its red and black terminals, then it is said to have a positive polarity. A microphone has positive polarity if a positive pressure on its diaphragm results in a positive output voltage.
The polarity of an object is, in general, its physical alignment of atoms. The term is often used to describe the positive and negative ends of batteries and magnets.
Polarity is a board game that requires strategic thinking and dexterity to control hovering magnetic discs. Polarity was invented in 1985 by Canadian artist and designer Douglas Seaton. It was first published in 1986.
