voltage

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An uncontrolled, sudden increase in voltage in the system "on a day with multiple concurrent phenomena" led to instability and "cascading generation", it said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Also, the Spanish grid's voltage range is greater than that of many of its neighbours, giving it limited margin in the case of voltage surges that might lead to a disconnection.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This buildup of charge leaves one edge negatively charged and the opposite edge positively charged, creating a measurable voltage difference.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

When these sheet-like materials were exposed to very strong magnetic fields, the sideways voltage did not increase smoothly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

We’ll send you instructions on how to step down the voltage and put a new breaker in the line, but I'm sure you already know how.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir