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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.
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.
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.