Technology / Motors / Resistance: The degree of obstacle presented by a material to the flow of electric current is known as resistance and is measured in ohms.
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Resistance Noun Synonyms: opposition, defiance, refusal, denial, obstruction, intransigence, rebelliousness, recalcitrance, stubbornness
Resistance Verb Synonyms: defenses
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Health / Fitness / Accommodating Resistance: This is the increase in resistance through the range of motion. Nautilus machines are designed to provide accommodating resistance. MORE
Technology / Motors / Armature Resistance (Ohms): Armature resistance is measured in ohms at 25f C. (cold) MORE
Science / Chemistry / Electrical Resistance: The ability of a material to oppose the flow of an electric current, converting electrical energy into heat. The SI unit of resistance is the ohm. MORE
Health / Fitness / Variable Resistance: Strength training equipment where the machine varies amount of weight being lifted to match strength curve for a particular exercise - usually with a cam, lever arm or hydraulic cylinder. Also referre MORE
Lifestyle / Painting / Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to being worn away by rubbing or friction; related more to toughness than to hardness. A necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels and varnishes. MORE
Health / Fitness / Elastic Resistance: Weight training that provides the majority of the resistance at the beginning, when the muscle must overcome the inertia of the weight's mass. After this point the overall resistance alters depending MORE