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Transverse wave
Physics; General physics
A wave in which the particles of the medium oscillate in a direction perpendicular of the direction of propagation of wave.
Pascal
Physics; General physics
A unit of pressure, equal to the pressure resulting from a force of 1 Newton acting uniformly over an area of 1m2.
Pascal's law
Physics; General physics
The pressure exerted on a liquid is transmitted equally in all directions.
Paschen series
Physics; General physics
A group of lines in the infrared region in the spectrum of hydrogen.
Photons
Physics; General physics
A quanta of energy in light wave; the particle associated with light.
Planck's constant
Physics; General physics
The ratio of energy to frequency, equal to 6.63 x 10-34 joule-sec.
Plasticity
Physics; General physics
The property of a solid whereby it undergoes a permanent change in shape or size when subjected to a stress.
