Bipole: meaning, definitions and examples
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bipole
[ ˈbaɪˌpoʊl ]
electrical engineering
A bipole is a circuit element that has two terminals, allowing current to flow through it. It is used in the analysis of electrical circuits and facilitates the study of circuit behavior in a simplified manner.
Synonyms
bipolar element, dual-port, two-terminal network.
Examples of usage
- The bipole can be modeled using its impedance.
- In circuit theory, a bipole helps to understand the interactions between different components.
- The characteristics of a bipole determine its response to voltage changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "bipole" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bipolo
🇮🇳 बाइपोल
🇩🇪 Bipol
🇮🇩 bipol
🇺🇦 біполь
🇵🇱 bipol
🇯🇵 バイポール
🇫🇷 bipôle
🇪🇸 bipolo
🇹🇷 bipol
🇰🇷 바이폴
🇸🇦 ثنائي القطب
🇨🇿 bipol
🇸🇰 bipol
🇨🇳 双极
🇸🇮 bipol
🇮🇸 bipól
🇰🇿 бипол
🇬🇪 ბიპოლი
🇦🇿 bipol
🇲🇽 bipolo
Etymology
The term 'bipole' derives from the prefix 'bi-', meaning two, and 'pole', which originates from the Latin word 'polus', meaning extremity or end. In the context of electrical engineering, 'bipole' was adopted to refer to components with two terminals, reflecting the fundamental nature of circuits where two points are necessary for current to flow. The use of 'bipole' has evolved alongside advancements in electrical theory, particularly in the analysis of circuits, where its distinction from monopoles (single terminal elements) became essential. The concept of bipoles is crucial in understanding various electrical phenomena and remains a foundational term in circuit design and analysis.