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Geophysics
Of or pertaining to the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. This often relates to geological applications, such as gravitational and magnetic fields; internal structure and composition; dynamics of the Earth's surface and plate tectonics; volcanism and rock formation.
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The area in which a force, such as magnetism or gravity, has an effect. Iron fillings that fall within the magnetic field will be pulled toward the magnet.
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Physics; Geophysics
An object that is shot or thrown forward through the air or through space. Bullets and rockets are projectiles.
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