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nuclear force

Physics; General physics

The strong force that exists between the nucleons.

nuclear fusion

Physics; General physics

The combination of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus with an accompanying release of energy.

harmonic oscillator

Physics; General physics

In classical mechanics, a harmonic oscillator is a system that, when displaced from its equilibrium position, experiences a restoring force, 'F', proportional to the displacement, 'x': (F = -kx), ...

indar

Physics; General physics

Gorputz baten higiduran aldaketa, hau da, azelerazioa, eragiten duen magnitudea. Indarra magnitude bektoriala da, eta, Newtonen bigarren legearen arabera, higikariaren momentu linealarekin ...

speed wobble

Physics; General physics

A quick oscillation in an object when speed reaches a point of instability. Often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or water skis.

adiabatic cooling

Physics; General physics

The decrease in temperature of an expanding gas that involves no additional heat.

adiabatic heating

Physics; General physics

The increase in temperature of compressed gas that involves no additional heat flowing into the gas.

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