V Aircraft Abbreviation

V has various meanings in the Aircraft category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of V in Aircraft.

Vacuum

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Pressure less than atmospheric pressure. It is usually expressed in inches of mercury (Hg) as referred to the existing atmospheric pressure. A vacuum is a space that has no pressure and no molecules inside. It is truly and empty space. Although space has a very low pressure (almost a vacuum), there are still particles out there. A volume which contains no matter. A completely empty space. The collapsing can experiment shows the effect of the pressure of gas particles.

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Ventilation

The process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means, to or from a space; such air may or may not have been conditioned. Vital to tunnel design, both to ensurethe health of workers during construction and passenger comfort in rail tunnels during their operation.

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Vertical

At right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, or having an alignment, such that the top is directly above the bottom.

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Voltage

A measure of electrical potential. Most homes are wired with 110 and 220 volt lines. The 110 volt power is used for lighting and most of the other circuits. The 220 volt power is usually used for the kitchen range, hot water heater and dryer. Amount of potential energy between two points on a circuit. Voltage the potential to do work, voltage is the ratio of the energy available to the charge, expressed in volts. The difference in electrical potential between any two conductors or between a conductor and ground.

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