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Terms realting to physics that are not fit for other subcategories.

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principle of calorimetry

Physics; General physics

If no heat is lost to the surroundings and there is no change of state also, then,.

frequency (of waves)

Physics; General physics

The number of waves produced per second is called its frequency.

proof

Physics; General physics

A measure of ethanol concentration of an alcoholic beverage; proof is double the concentration by volume; for example, 50 percent by volume is 100 proof.

friction

Physics; General physics

The force that resists the motion of one surface relative to another with which it is in contact. The cause of friction is that surfaces, however smooth they may look to the eye, on the microscopic ...

properties

Physics; General physics

Qualities or attributes that, taken together, are usually unique to an object; for example, color, texture, and size.

fuel rod

Physics; General physics

Long zirconium alloy tubes containing fissionable material for use in a nuclear reactor.

proportionality constant

Physics; General physics

A constant applied to a proportionality statement that transforms the statement into an equation.

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