Noun

Singular phase

Plural phases

phase (plural phases)

  1. A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
  2. That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
  3. Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view.
    The problem has many phases.
  4. (astronomy) A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of its enlightened disk; as, the phases of the moon or planets. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
  5. (physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.
  6. (rugby union) The period of play between consecutive breakdowns.

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Wed Feb 24 20:20:43 2010

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Tue Mar 2 06:17:27 2010

What are the differences between a three phase electrical panel and a single phase?
Q. My electrician is telling me that I need a new three phase panel to replace a single phase panel, but I have my doubts. What are the basic differences? I suspect that my "single" phase panel can supply three phase as it appears that a three phase HVAC unit is currently supplied by this panel.
Asked by Chaz Mo - Sun Feb 3 21:50:30 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What makes you think that your "single" phase board can supply 3 phase? Where are you? Different rules apply for different countries. If you are in Australia, the UK or some parts of Europe, you should see (quite clearly) 3 different coloured cables supplying the main distribution board if it is 3 phase. In Australia, the colours are red (A phase), white (B phase) & blue (C phase). The neutral conductor will be black. If you have the misfortune to be in the USA, you may only see a multitude of white cables with a red (maybe) & perhaps a black or 2. If you are in the USA, I'd get an electrician.
Answered by TreborS - Mon Feb 4 10:05:15 2008

How a phase shift between current in poles of a motor causes a rotating magnetic field?
Q. Explain how a phase shift between the current in the poles of a motor causes a rotating magnetic filed to be created. Thanks
Asked by Jason T - Thu Nov 13 02:34:39 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Though it is very hard to explain I will try my best. in a 3 phase motor there are 3 winding placed with 120 degree shift you can imagine it as a triangular configuration. a 3 phase power supply is supplied to the winding and each winding is connected to a phase. the currents going in the windings are equals in values and there is 120 phase shift that means when a value is at maximum positive they other two are almost half the maximum but negative. these values change according to the frequency of the 3 phase supply which leads to a resulting magnetic field always rotating. this rotating field induce currents in the rotor which try to oppose the currents on the stators windings so the magnetic fields resulting from the rotor kind of pick… [cont.]
Answered by anas - Thu Nov 13 07:39:45 2008

What happens exactly during the contract phase?
Q. Buying a new construction home and also my first home seems to be more difficult than buying a resale home. In order for me to take a house off the market, I was told that I needed to pay the earnest money ($8000), sign the contract and specify who I'm using as my lender(whether it be the builder's lender or separate entity). I'm planning on using the builder's lender because of all the incentives that they are giving, but how can I fully agree to using them if I haven't even seen the Good Faith Estimate of all the other associated fees?!?! Also, can anyone explain to me what happens exactly during the contract phase? Do they just read off a bunch of disclaimers and I sign agreeing to buy the house for a set amount and est. finish time? [cont.]
Asked by tygger - Tue Apr 3 16:34:53 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tell them you want to see all the fees or you won't buy it..
Answered by philbertpheinstein - Tue Apr 3 19:46:09 2007

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