ampacity
noun
am·pac·i·ty
ˌam-ˈpa-sə-tē 
plural ampacities
: the maximum amount of current that a wire or cable can safely carry
The longer the brush, the longer the life; therefore, when a brush is operating at 40 to 50 percent below the maximum current capacity (ampacity) per inch and has an extra long length, the motor can have a very long life.—
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“Ampacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ampacity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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