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ground loop

/ɡraʊnd luːp/

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C1formalcommontechnical/ɡraʊnd luːp/

An unwanted electrical condition that occurs when multiple devices are connected to a common ground through different paths, creating a loop that can cause hum, noise, or interference in audio, video, or electronic systems.

  • 🇷🇺Нежелательное электрическое состояние, возникающее, когда несколько устройств подключены к общему заземлению по разным путям, создавая петлю, которая может вызывать гул, шум или помехи в аудио-, видео- или электронных системах.
  1. Aircraft maneuver C1 formal

    An uncontrolled rotation of an aircraft on the ground, typically caused by a loss of directional control during takeoff or landing.

    • The pilot lost control and the plane performed a ground loop on the runway.
    • A sudden crosswind caused the aircraft to ground loop during landing.
    • The flight instructor warned the student about the dangers of a ground loop.

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  2. Electrical interference C1 formal

    An unwanted electrical connection between two or more circuits that share a common ground path, causing noise or interference.

    • The audio system had a ground loop, causing a loud hum.
    • To fix the ground loop, the technician isolated the power supplies.
    • Ground loops are a common problem in complex electronic setups.

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