Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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ReservoirA container holding a supply of liquid, gas, air or vacuum in a system. | |
Residual MagnetismThe magnetism held in an electromagnetic pole after the electrical current has been turned off. Natural magnetism in a magnet. | |
Residual PressureThe pressure held in a hydraulic line after a valve has closed and is used to reduce the pressure build up time when next applied. | |
ResilienceA property of material that has the ability to absorb energy from sudden loading by extension and resistance to fracture from stress loadings. | |
Resistance(1) Electrical resistance, the Ohm, is a measure of the opposition to electrical current flow in a conductor. (2) A force that acts in opposition to another. | |
Resistance TestA measurement of resistance using an ohmmeter. | |
ResistorElectrical device which has resistance to the passage of current. | |
Resistor PackSet of dropping resistors used as part of a heater motor circuit to set different speeds. | |
ResolutionThe number of pixels per square inch shown on the computer screen. The greater the resolution the better the picture. | |