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An electric car being charged with a charging head
[Editor's note] Today we are looking at a problem of combining physics and life, which is very close to our daily life, but actually contains some principles of physics. The text is not difficult, and the reason is easy to understand. Let’s take a look at it easily.
Why do you have to wait 30 seconds after unplugging something before plugging it back in?
[Translation] Why do you have to wait 30 seconds after unplugging something before plugging it back in ?
[Usage] have to do sth. means "must", "have to", "have to", "(forced) very reluctantly" to do something, followed by the original form of the verb, which is similar to the modal verb must but the difference is: Have to means objective need, and must means the speaker’s subjective view, which is both subjectively necessary. Example: My brother was very ill, so I had to call the doctor in the middle of the night. My brother was very ill, so I had to call the doctor in the middle of the night. (Objectively need to do this) He said that they must work hard. He said that they must work hard. (Subjectively do this)
[Word] the original form of the wait verb [weyt][weɪt] v. wait; wait n. wait; wait
[word] unplugging verb present progressive form or gerund unplugging [uhn-'pluhg][ ʌnp'lʌɡɪŋ] v. Unplug (obstacle) of..., unplug
[Word] plugging prototype: plug verb present progress or gerund [pluhg][plʌɡ] v. plug; plug; plug in; hard work
Capacitors in the device can still hold some charge for a short period, this can keep memory alive.
[Translation] Capacitors in the device can still hold some charge for a short period, this can keep memory alive. Still working for a certain period of time.
[Syntax] Keep means "to put...in a certain state; keep", and is often used in keep+object+object complement. Such as: keep+object+adjective/adverb. Such as: Keep the door open.
[Word] device noun [dih-'vahys][dɪ'vaɪs] n. Device; equipment; strategy; design
[word] memory noun ['mem-uh-ree]['meməri] n Memory; memory; memory; [count] storage
[word] alive adjective [uh-'lahyv][ə'laɪv] adj. alive; energetic; noticed; lively
[proper noun] capacitor [kuh -'pas-i-ter][kə'pæsɪtə] Capacitors, also called capacitors, are basic and commonly used electronic devices that can temporarily store a certain amount of electrical energy (capacitors have many functions in circuit design, so I won’t discuss them in depth here) .
Yup you need to wait until the capacitors drain out.
[Translation] Yes, you need to wait until the capacitors drain out .
[Word] Yup prototype: yup noun [yuhp][jʌp] adv. Yes; yes (=yep)
[Word] drain verbs are generally present tense (except for the third person singular) [dreyn][dreɪn] v. discharge; row Dry; drink up; exhaustion n. sewer; exhaustion
Picture them as little batteries that hold a constant voltage.
[Translation] Think of them as little batteries that hold a constant voltage .
[Word] picture ['pik-cher]['pɪktʃə] vt. Here is the meaning of "imagination"
[word] batteries Prototype: battery Noun plural form ['bat-uh-ree]['bætərɪ] n. Battery
[ Words] constant adjectives ['kon-stuhnt]['kɒnstənt] adj. constant; constant n. constant; constant
[word] voltage noun ['vohl-tij]['vəʊltɪdʒ] n. voltage
Somstimes you can cycle the power quicker by pressing a button or anything that will pull the power.
[Translation] Sometimes you can speed up the discharge by pressing a button or anything that will pull the power .
[Word] The original form of the cycle verb ['sahy-kuhl]['saɪkl] v. (to) cycle, here refers to electric discharge
[word] quicker Prototype: quick Adjective comparison [kwik][kwɪk] adj. Quick; fast; Smart adv. Quickly; fast
[word] button noun ['buht-n]['bʌtn] n. button; button
[word] pull noun [pool][pʊl] v. pull; drag; pull; pull; attract n. Pull; pull; gravity; rowing; influence
Tech guy once told me you didn't have to wait the 30 sec if you hit the power button cuz it tries to pull the rest of the electricity from the lil box.
【译】The technician once told me that if you hit the power button Button, you don’t have to wait 30 seconds, because it tries to draw the remaining power from the small case.
[Words] tech [tek][tek] This is the abbreviation for technical n. Technical school; technology; technical staff
[Words] guy noun [gahy][ɡaɪ] n. guy; (male) person n. pull cable; pull cable vt. laugh at
[word] sec noun [sek][sek] here refers to seconds, ... seconds
[Word] hit verb past tense [hit][hɪt] vi. Here refers to pressing (button)
[Word] cuz [kuhz]['kəz] conj. Because = because. Usage and examples of cuz: Example sentences are used as conjunctions ( conj.) Cuz at every moment, it might be your last breath. Because at every moment, it might be your last breath.
[Word] electricity noun [ih-lek-'tris-i-tee][ɪˌlek'trɪsəti] n. electricity; electricity; current; enthusiasm
[word] lil is a colloquialism here, meaning "little"
[Word] box noun [boks][bɒks] n. box; box
Capacitors on the circuit board
Really depends where in the circuit the caps are, but it often works.
[Translation] It actually depends on where in the circuit the capacitors are, but it (refers to the discharge method above) is usually effective.
[Word] depends Prototype: depend verb in general present tense (third-person singular) [dih-'pend][dɪ'pend] vi. Depend on; rely on; depend on
[word] circuit noun ['sur-kit]['sɜːkɪt] n. Line; ring; circuit; loop
[word] caps here refers to capacitors
Capacitors don't produce a constant voltage, batteries do.
[Translation] Capacitors don't produce a constant voltage, batteries do .
More like, a battery is a pump then a capacitor is a tank.
[译] More like, a battery is a pump then a capacitor is a tank .
[Word] pump noun [puhmp][pʌmp] n. pump; pump; pump; pumping water; pumping up
[word] tank noun [tangk][tæŋk] n. box; tank; tank; storage pool; tank
The more filled the tank is the higher the pressure.
【译】The more filled the tank, the higher the pressure .
[Word] filled Prototype: fill the past tense of the verb [fil][fɪl] vt. filled; diffuse; filled; served as n.
Unplug the server, go and hold the power button down for a few seconds (sometimes some of the lights will start up very briefly proving there is some energy still on board) then plugging back in.
[译] Unplug the power plug of the server, Press and hold the power button for a few seconds (sometimes some lights will light up briefly to prove that there is still power on the machine), and then plug it in again.
[Words] some of (in things) some
[phrases] a few, a little; the difference between few and a few is, a few: a little, used to modify countable nouns, affirmative usage, indicating that there are still some . For example: There are a few apples on the table. There are a few apples on the table. Few: Used for countable nouns, negated usage, which means almost none. For example: There are few apples on the table. There are few apples on the table...
[phrase] on board here means "on the motherboard", the motherboard is the circuit board in the computer
[word] server noun ['sur-ver]['sɜːvə ] n servers; waiter; altar persons; serve well; tray.
[word] briefly noun [ 'breef-lee] [' briːfli] adv briefly; simple.
[word] proving prototype: prove verbs now formula or movable Noun [proov][pruːv] v. prove; test; result is
Or just press it 4-5 times.
[Translation] Or just press it 4-5 times .
I always press once, ensure its not booting, then presspresspress good to go!
[Translation] I always press once, ensure its not booting, then presspresspress good to go !
[Word] booting Prototype: boot [boot][buːt] vt. Start (computer)
A capacitor is like a battery but it holds less of a charge but drains and recharges really fast.
[Translation] A capacitor is like a battery, but it has less charge, but it consumes and recharges very fast.
[Word] drafts Prototype: drain plural noun [dreyn][dreɪn] v. drain; drain; drink up; run out
【Words】recharge [ree-'chahrj][ˌriː'tʃɑːdʒ] v. recharge; (give the gun) reload ammunition; attack again; restore energy
Additionally, for network devices like a cable modem, you want to give it enough time for other things on the network to realize the connection was actually dead.
[译] Additionally, for network devices like a cable modem, you want to give it enough time for other things on the network to realize the connection was actually dead. Time to let other things on the network realize that (its) network connection has actually been disconnected.
【Word】Additionally Prototype: additional adverb [uh-'dish-uh-nl][ə'dɪʃənəli] adv. In addition; at the same time; In addition,
[word] network noun ['net-wurk]['netwɜːk] n. network; network
[Word] cable adjective ['key-buhl]['keɪbl] n. cable; cable; cable
[word] modem noun ['moh-duhm, -dem]['məʊdem] n. modem, commonly known as "light cat" Or "cat"
[word] realize the original form of the verb ['ree-uh-lahyz]['riːəlaɪz] vt. realize; understand; realize
[word] connection noun [kuh-'nek-shuhn][kə'nekʃn] n. Connection
The messy power plug
Devices these days are mostly intelligent enough to recover from such a situation, but it doesn't hurt to follow the 30 second rule for network devices.
[译] Most of today’s devices are smart enough to recover from such a situation , But there is no harm in following the 30-second rule for network devices.
[Word] mostly adverb ['mohst-lee]['məʊstli] adv. mainly; usually
[word] intelligent adjective [in-'tel-i-juhnt][ɪn'telɪdʒənt] adj. smart; intelligent
[word 】Recover the original form of the verb [ri-'kuhv-er][rɪ'kʌvə] v. recover; restore; regain
[word] hurt verbs are generally present tense (except for the third-person singular) [hurt][hɜːt] vt. damage; injury Make pain vi. Pain; cause loss n. Trauma; hurt; hit
[word] follow verb prototype ['fol-oh]['fɒləʊ] v. follow; catch up; follow; pay attention; follow; follow; understand
[ Words] rule noun [rool][ruːl] n. rules; regulations; habits
When working on electronics, keep in mind some capacitors will hold a charge for close to an hour, and to be sure you use insulated tools and keep yourself grounded at all times.
【翻译】When working on electronics, please remember Some capacitors can store electrical energy for up to an hour, and make sure you use insulated tools and keep them grounded at all times.
[Syntax] Keep means "to put...in a certain state; keep", and is often used in keep+object+object complement. Such as: keep+object+present participle. Such as: Don't keep your mother waiting.
[Word] electronics Prototype: electronic plural noun [ih-lek-'tron-ik][ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk] adj. electronic; electronic
[word] insulated Prototype: insulate Verb past participle ['in-suh-leyt]['ɪnsjuleɪt] vt. to insulate; isolate
[word] tools Prototype: tool plural noun [tool][tuːl] n. tool; appliance; means
[word] grounded Prototype: The past tense of ground verb [ground][ɡraʊnd] here refers to the concept of "grounding" in electric power
I've heard you can empty them faster by unplugging the device and holding the start button (for computers at least), is that true?
[Translation] I heard you can unplug the device and hold the start button (at least for computers Say) to release electricity faster, is it true?
[Phrase] at least; Example: At least, I asked him not to. At least, I told him not to.
【Word】empty verb prototype ['emp-tee]['empti] adj. empty; empty; empty; fasting v. empty; become empty; empty n. empty thing
【word】computers prototype: computer Plural noun [kuh m-'pyoo-ter][kəm'pjuːtə(r)] n. computer; computer
Correct, this also gets rid of residual static charge that can actually prevent some pc's from going to POST and can be a common fix for when someone turns on their pc, the fans spin up, lights come on, but nothing happens.
【翻译】 Right, this also eliminates the residual static electricity. These charges can actually prevent the power-on self-test of some computers. This is a common solution. When someone turns on the computer, the fan spins and the light turns on, but nothing happens.
[Phrase] get rid of means "get rid of, remove, dispose of". Such as: You seem in rather a hurry to get rid of me. It seems that you are anxious to get rid of me.
【Phrase】come on hurry up; start; request; stage; follow; come on suddenly. Example: Come on quick or we'll be left behind. Quick, or we'll be left behind. Come on, have some tea and cool off. Come on, have some tea and cool off.
[Word] Correct Prototype: correct adjective [kuh-'rekt][kə'rekt] adj. correct; decent v. Correct; correct
[word] residual adjective [ri-'zij-oo-uhl][rɪ'zɪdjuəl ] adj. remaining; remaining n. remaining part
[word] static adjective ['stat-ik]['stætɪk] adj. static; static; stable; static; static n. static; electrostatic interference
[Word] prevent verbs are generally present tense (except for the third-person singular) [pri-'vent][prɪ'vent] v. prevent; prevent, prevent; block
[word] pc noun [ˌpiː'siː] abbr. personal computer (= personal computer)
[word] fix noun [fiks][fɪks] v. to fix; fix, process, solve; determine; prepare; manipulate
[word] fans Prototype: fan plural noun [fan][fæn] n Fan; fan; fan
[word] spin verbs are generally present tense (except for the third-person singular) [spin][spɪn] v. (to make) spin; gallop; textile
[word] happens Prototype: happen verbs generally present tense (No. Three people are called singular) ['hap-uhn]['hæpən] vi. Happened; happened; appeared; occasionally
[proper noun] POST [pohst][pəʊst] here refers to Power On Self Test, which is the computer's power-on self-test
The reason pushing and holding the power button works in this manner is because you are manually completing(closing) the electrical circuit.
[Translation] The reason pushing and holding the power button works in this manner is because you are manually completing(closing) the electrical circuit. In order to release electrical energy).
[Word] Pushing Prototype: push verb present progressive or gerund [poosh][pʊʃ] v. push; press; squeeze; push; urge n. push; strive; resolve
[word] manner noun ['man-er][ 'mænə] n. way
[word] manually adverb ['man-yoo-uhl]['mænjuəli] adv. hand; manually
[word] electrical adjective [ih-'lek-tri-kuh l][ɪ'lektrɪkl ] adj. Electric; related to electricity
[Editor's note] Haha, do you think you understand it? In short, there is no harm in unplugging any electrical plugs and waiting for 30 seconds if you want to plug them in again.