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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.
