In other words, you can only fit one complete 650MB CD on a 1GB drive since two full 650MB discs exceed 1GB. Tip: With the exception of a bit and a nibble, all values explained below are in bytes and not bits. For example, a Kilobyte (KiB) is different than a Kilobit (Kb). When referring to storage, bytes are used. When referring to transmission speeds, bits are used.
Chain tensioner on a single-speed bicycle. Hydraulic bolt tensioner. A tensioner is a device that applies a force to create or maintain tension. The force may be applied parallel to, as in the case of a hydraulic bolt tensioner, or perpendicular to, as in the case of a spring-loaded bicycle chain tensioner, the tension it creates.
A suppressor (or a silencer) is a device that is screwed on to the barrel of a gun and designed to reduce the amount of noise and flash generated by a weapon. Before we start to study about these devices, it is good to clear up a few myths about them (and these myths are mainly due to Hollywood movies).