Shunt Circuit (Noun)
Meaning
A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The electrical engineer carefully designed the shunt circuit to distribute the current evenly throughout the system.
- A shunt circuit was installed in the laboratory to test the effects of current division on various components.
- The technician used a shunt circuit to bypass a faulty section of the wiring and restore power to the building.
- In the experiment, a shunt circuit was used to create multiple paths for the current to flow, allowing for precise measurements.
- The shunt circuit in the vehicle's electrical system helped to regulate the flow of current to the various accessories.