spændings

Spændings is a Danish noun form related to the word spænding, whose primary meanings are tension or stress in a mechanical sense and voltage or electrical potential difference in an electrical context. The term is used in everyday language as well as in technical writing to describe forces that tend to stretch or compress an object, or the electric potential difference between two points.

In electricity and electronics, spænding is synonymous with voltage. It is the measure of electric potential energy per unit charge and is typically expressed in volts (V). Voltage drives electric current through a circuit and is described by relationships such as Ohm’s law, where V = IR for a given resistance R and current I. Voltage levels can vary widely, from small signal levels in electronics to high power supplies in industrial equipment. Measurement of spænding is routinely performed with instruments such as voltmeters or multimeters, and careful handling is advised to avoid electric shock.

In a mechanical or structural context, spænding refers to internal forces within a material or structure that arise from external loads, temperature changes, or other effects. These internal forces produce stress, often measured in pascals (Pa) or megapascals (MPa), and can lead to deformation described by strain. Understanding spænding is crucial for ensuring safety and performance in engineering disciplines.

The form spændings appears as a genitive or as a productive prefix in Danish compound nouns (for example spændingskilde, spændingsniveau), indicating a relation to tension or voltage.

See also: voltage, current, resistance, stress and strain, electrical safety.