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COMPLEMENTARY LAW

In Boolean algebra this law states that the logical addition of a quantity and
its complement will result in 1 and the logical multiplication of a quantity and its complement will result in a product of 0 [13].


COMPLEX WAVE

(1) A waveform other than a sine wave [9]. (2) A wave that is produced by
combining two or more pure tones at the same time [10] [12].


COMPOUND-WOUND MOTORS AND GENERATORS

Machines that have a series field in addition to a shunt field. Such machines have characteristics of both series- and shunt-wound machines [5].


COMPRESSION WAVES

Longitudinal waves that have been compressed (made more dense) as they
move away from the source [10].


COMPUTER

A data processor that can perform substantial computation, including numerous arithmetic or logic operations, without intervention by a human operator during the run [13].


CONCURRENT

Pertaining to the occurrence of two or more events or activities within the same specified interval of time [13].


CONDUCTANCE

The ability of a material to conduct or carry an electric current. It is the reciprocal of the resistance of the material and is expressed in mhos or siemens [1] [4] [10].


CONDUCTION BAND

A partially filled energy band in which electrons can move freely [7].

CONDUCTIVITY

The ease with which a substance transmits electricity [1].

CONDUCTOR

(1) A material with a large number of free electrons. (2) A material that easily permits electric current to flow [1].



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