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tension force

Physics; General physics

The force transmitted along a rope or cable.

thermal energy

Physics; General physics

The energy of the molecules that make up an object. It is related to heat, which is the amount of energy transferred from one object to another object that is a different temperature.

third law of thermodynamics

Physics; General physics

An object cannot be cooled to absolute zero.

threshold frequency

Physics; General physics

A property of a metal, the minimum frequency of electromagnetic radiation that is necessary to release photoelectrons from that metal.

tip

Physics; General physics

In the graphical representation of vectors, the tip of the arrow is the pointy end.

torque

Physics; General physics

The effect of force on rotational motion.

Boltzmann's constant

Physics; General physics

Constant, k = R/L = 1.38054 x 10-23 J/K, when R = gas constant, L = Avogadro's constant.

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