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Eddington Limit
The theoretical limit at which the photon pressure would exceed the gravitational attraction of a light-emitting body.
Eddy Currents
Circulating currents within inductor core material caused by magnetic lines of force cutting across the core in a direction which induces a voltage in the core material.
Edge Dislocation
A linear crystalline defect associated with the lattice distortion produced in the vicinity of the end of an extra half-plane of atoms within a crystal.
Edison Battery
The Nickel Iron Battery was invented by Thomas Edison in 1901.
Edison Effect
The phenomenon wherein electrons emitted from a heated element within a vacuum tube will flow to a second element that is connected to a positive potential.
Edison, Thomas
American inventor, scientist, and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
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