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) a lighting system in which a large proportion (at least 90 per cent) of the light is directed downwards
When photographing a small curved surface such as a test tube,direct lightingwill usually create a high light.
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direct lightingmeans that the rays from the lamp go directly into the room (Fig. 45).
Learn the correct uses of these two commonly confused homophones.
Fordirect lighting, the engine must be governed so as not to vary more than five per cent in speed between no load and full load.
Dont try to operate your spark coil with 110-voltdirect lightingcurrent without connecting in a rheostat.
This small mark has two primary uses: to signify possession or omitted letters.
What mistaken pronunciation gave this character its name?
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