steady current
[/ˈstɛdi ˈkɜrənt/]
nounpl: steady currents
corrente contínua
1. An electric current that flows in one direction with constant magnitude, without variation or fluctuation over time
The battery provides a steady current to power the device.
A bateria fornece uma corrente contínua para alimentar o dispositivo.
2. In physics, a flow of charge carriers (electrons or ions) that remains constant in both direction and magnitude
A steady current of 5 amperes was measured throughout the experiment.
Uma corrente contínua de 5 amperes foi medida durante todo o experimento.
3. A continuous flow or movement that maintains uniform speed and direction
The river maintained a steady current as it flowed toward the ocean.
O rio mantinha uma corrente constante enquanto fluía em direção ao oceano.
The term 'steady current' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, electrical engineering terminology closely follows international standards, so 'corrente contínua' is the universal term taught in schools and used in professional settings. The distinction between AC and DC current is fundamental to electrical engineering education in both cultures.
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