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Spike

An unexpected increase in the amplitude of a signal that lasts for two or less nanoseconds anything more is considered a surge. If not properly protected, a power spike can cause damage to any electrical component, including a computer.

Hardware devices such as surge protectors are designed help prevent any surges and spikes from damaging any electrical equipment by. All electrical devices including your computer should have a surge protector to help prevent them from becoming damaged when an electrical surge occurs.

Also see: Surge, Power definitions

 

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