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LOAD. A device through which an electric current flows and which changes electrical energy into
another form. Power consumed by a device or circuit in performing its function.
LOAD Cell. A transducer which converts force into an electrical output. [Load Cell Manufacturers]
LOADING EFFECT. The effect of a voltmeter upon the circuit being measured that results in an
inaccurate measurement. Loading effect is minimized by using a voltmeter with an internal resistance
many times higher than the resistance of the circuit being measured.
LOAD ISOLATOR. A passive attenuator in which the loss in one direction is much greater than that in
the opposite direction. One example is a ferrite isolator for waveguides that allows energy to travel in
only one direction.
LOBE. An area of greater signal strength in the transmission pattern of an antenna.
LOCAL ACTION. A continuation of current flow within a battery cell when there is no external load.
Caused by impurities in the electrode.
LOGARITHMIC RECEIVER. Receiver that uses a linear logarithmic amplifier (lin-log) instead of a
normal linear amplifier.
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