Definition of "loop" []

• A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening. (noun)
• The opening formed by such a doubled line. (noun)
• Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself. (noun)
• Electricity A closed circuit. (noun)
• Computer Science A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met. (noun)

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• "The law concerning the generation of electromotive force and current in a conductor that is cutting through lines of magnetic force, may be stated in another way, when the conductor is bent into the form of a loop, as in the case under consideration: Thus, _if the number of lines of force which pass through a conducting loop be varied, electromotive forces will be generated in the loop_."
• "Code: opciones () loop = true while $loop do echo "Menu Opciones" echo "= = = = = = = = = = = = = = \n\n" echo "1."
• "Some of the properties of these atoms of space can best be described mathematically using an extended, one-dimensional loop, hence the term loop quantum gravity."