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Lag the time it takes for a system to respond to change
Laminating gluing together of thin strips of material to make a thicker and much stronger one
Latch

an electronic circuit which can be triggered so that it switches on and 'latches' (stays on) until it is reset.
LDR abbreviation for Light Dependent Resistor
LED abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode
Lever a bar or rod that moves about a pivot or fulcrum
Light Dependent Resistor an electrical component that changes its resistance as light falls upon it

Light Emitting Diode

an electrical component that lights up when a current passes through it but, unlike a light bulb, it does not become hot

       
Linear Movement movement in a straight line
Load the forces acting on a structure
Log 'logarithmic scale' 
Logic Signal on - logic 1 - high or off - logic 0 - low
Low a logic 0 state - off - no voltage present

 

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