quot;That is just the european notation. They replace the decimal point with the multiplier letter. This prevents the possible loss of the decimal point in transcribing data. For instance, 4.7K = 4K7, 1.2K = 1K2, 1M = 1M and so on. You'll also find the Euro use of "nanofarads", meaning 1/1000 microfarad or 1000 picofarads. For example, 0.001uF = 1nF = 1000pF. 0.022uF = 22nF. N5457, 2N5484, NTE458 , ECG458, or J201. The J201 can be found at www.techamerica.

Well apparently it has to do with something called gene expression, which refers to the pattern in which genes are switched on and off. And gene expression has a major effect on your body's biological processes. Each cell in your body contains a 'power-factory' that produces energy, called the mitochondria. See similar questions...

The best point to solder the resistors is at the IC socket of the 4016 as it can be done before fiddling with the cam you just have to make sure that no shortcuts are left before connecting the cam. See similar questions...

End-Of-Line resistor supervises the wiring between the alarm panel and the switch. Some panels have a limited number of detection zones and do not require EOL resistors. But if the panel can use EOL resistors to supervise the wiring, the resistors should be used. If more than one detection device is on a single detection circuit, the EOL should be at the last device. When feasible, every alarm detection device should have an EOL resistor at the device. See similar questions...

What makes EOL resistors so important is that they can supervise the wires only when they are at the end of the line. When properly placed in the circuit, EOL resistors prevent wire tampering on normal switches. EOL resistors in the control panel are usually ineffective. The usual net effect of putting the EOL resistors in the panel is that the panel acts as if it has no EOL resistors. See similar questions...

The easiest way is to measure them, with a zero-adjusted ohm-meter. From cathode to ground, it should read 5 Ohms, +/- 5% (4.75 to 5.25 Ohms). You can see tell-tale signs without opening the case, however. The plate current metering is read from the cathode voltage, and the higher the cathode resistance, the higher the plate current reading. Also, the lower the output power. See similar questions...

When you put resistors in series, you just add the resistance values. For instance, if you connect a 100K resistor and a 220K resistor in series, you get 320K. R = R1 + R2 Each resistor will have the same current through it, but each resistor's voltage drop will be proportional to its share of the resistance. Vr1 = Vr * (R1 / R) Vr2 = Vr * (R2 / R) See similar questions...

This is a bit more complex. See similar questions...

Isotonic solutions cause no swelling or contraction of the tissues with which they come in contact, and produce no discomfort when instilled in the eye, nasal tract, or other body tissues. See similar questions...

The tonicity of the solution is less than that of the cells. When this occurs, water enters into the blood cells causing them to swell and finally burst, with the liberation of hemoglobin, or water invasion of the body’s cells. If this invasion is beyond the body’s cells, then water intoxication results, with convulsions and edema. See similar questions...

The tonicity of the solution is greater than that of the cells, which can cause a variety of complications, such as, hyperglycemia, intracellular dehydration, loss of water and electrolytes, dehydration and coma. See similar questions...

Here a "hack" is a clever shortcut or a lesser-known, faster way to get something done. A hacker believes that information-sharing is a powerful positive good, and that it is a hacker's duty to share her expertise—so we will. See similar questions...

Please see RTFM in the Jargon File. Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFM". See similar questions...

Read The Fine FAQ, a variant of RTFM. Also RTFAQ Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFF". See similar questions...

If air at the brochure rate is unavailable, we will offer the next best alternate to you. You always have the option to revise your departure city or make the booking land-only, prior to ticketing, if the up-sell charge is unacceptable. Back to top See similar questions...

STD is short for "sexually transmitted disease." Another term you may have heard is "venereal disease," or VD. See similar questions...