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  • ...keen interest in the medical applications of electricity. He believed that electricity could be used to cure a variety of ailments, and he developed the Pulvermac ...red by a [[battery]], and the intensity of the electrical current could be adjusted by adding or removing links from the chain. The device was marketed as a cu
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  • ...ng. The concept of electric baths dates back to the late 18th century when electricity was first discovered and its potential therapeutic effects were explored. ...Galvani, an Italian physician and physicist, who discovered the effects of electricity on muscle contractions in the late 18th century. This discovery laid the fo
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  • '''Electric bath''' is a form of [[electrotherapy]] that involves the use of electricity to treat various medical conditions. This therapeutic method, which dates b ...and [[Alessandro Volta]] contributed significantly to the understanding of electricity, which paved the way for the development of electrotherapy. In the late 19t
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  • ...[[Luigi Galvani]], an Italian physician and physicist. He discovered that electricity could stimulate muscle contractions, leading to the development of galvanic ...pass through the body. The intensity and duration of the treatment can be adjusted according to the patient's needs.
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  • The difficulty of the computational problems is adjusted to ensure a steady flow of new Bitcoins into the system. This difficulty is ...bout the environmental impact of the practice, especially in regions where electricity is generated from fossil fuels. There are ongoing debates about how to make
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  • ...'''Capacitor''' is an [[electrical component]] used to store and release [[electricity]] in a circuit. It consists of two [[conductors]] (usually called plates) s ...arge]] on its plates when it is connected to a power source. The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is measured in [[Farads]], a unit named after the Eng
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  • ...move the soil, creating a trench. The depth and width of the trench can be adjusted according to the requirements of the project. ...ese include the installation of [[utility lines]], such as water, gas, and electricity, as well as the laying of [[telecommunication cables]]. The T1200 Trenching
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  • ...els, allowing the user to cook a variety of foods. The toaster oven uses [[electricity]] to heat up the elements inside, which then cook the food. Some toaster ov
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  • ...e. The circular saw was initially powered by water, but with the advent of electricity, [[electric motor]]s became the standard power source. ...rial, removing small chips with each rotation. The depth of the cut can be adjusted by changing the position of the base plate.
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  • ...shredded into chips by blades or knives. The size of the wood chips can be adjusted by changing the screen or grate through which the chips pass, allowing for ...produce heat or used in [[co-generation]] plants to produce both heat and electricity. Biomass fuel from wood chips is considered a renewable energy source and c
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  • ...oktop surface, providing uniform heat distribution. The temperature can be adjusted to suit different cooking needs, from low heat for simmering to high heat f
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  • ...e the reliance on artificial lighting, leading to energy savings and lower electricity costs. Natural daylight has been proven to enhance productivity, mood, and ...control the amount of sunlight entering the building. These devices can be adjusted to block direct sunlight during peak hours or to allow more light in when n
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  • [[File:Hanford_N_Reactor_adjusted.jpg|thumb|Hanford N Reactor adjusted]] [[File:Map_of_Hanford_Site.png|left|thumb|Map of Hanford Site]] [[File:Pi ...er supply from the [[Columbia River]], and proximity to cheap and abundant electricity from the [[Grand Coulee Dam]]. The site's main purpose was to produce pluto
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  • ...for a charbroiler can be [[charcoal]], [[natural gas]], [[propane]], or [[electricity]], each offering different benefits and flavor profiles to the food. ...ron bars that food is placed on. The heat source below these grates can be adjusted to control the cooking temperature. Many charbroilers also include features
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  • A typical heliograph consists of a tripod-mounted mirror that can be adjusted to catch the sun's rays and direct them towards a distant receiver. A secon ...ability to send messages over long distances without the need for wires or electricity made it particularly useful in remote areas and during expeditions. In some
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  • ..., and family allowances). In addition, for some countries, compensation is adjusted for other taxes on payrolls or employment (or reduced to reflect subsidies) ...and inventories. Intermediate purchases are composed of materials, fuels, electricity, and purchased services.
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  • * '''[[Capacity factor (gross)]]''' The ratio of the gross electricity generated, for the time considered, to the energy that could have been gene * '''[[Capacity factor (net)]]''' The ratio of the net electricity generated, for the time considered, to the energy that could have been gene
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  • ...ator that produces electricity for sale. A unit that cogenerates steam and electricity and supplies more than one-third of its potential electric output capacity ...l]]'''  - a hospital that the Secretary determines has a high rate of risk adjusted readmissions for the conditions and has not taken appropriate steps to redu
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  • ...]]'''  - the growth in the gross national product during such fiscal year, adjusted for inflation, consistent with Department of Commerce. ...]'''  - a weighted average of bilateral exchange rates, expressed in price-adjusted terms.
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  • ...n the form of electricity in quantities exceeding the total consumption of electricity at the specific time of generation on the site at which the facility is loc * '''[[nominal interest rate]]'''  - An interest rate that is not adjusted to remove the effects of actual or expected inflation. Market interest rate
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