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reflected ray

Physics; General physics

A line representing direction of motion of light reflected from a boundary.

gram-atomic weight

Physics; General physics

The mass in grams of one mole of an element that is numerically equal to its atomic weight.

retardation

Physics; General physics

Negative acceleration is called retardation. In retardation the velocity of a body decreases with time.

gram-formula weight

Physics; General physics

The mass in grams of one mole of a compound that is numerically equal to its formula weight.

saturated solution

Physics; General physics

The apparent limit to dissolving a given solid in a specified amount of water at a given temperature; a state of equilibrium that exists between dissolving solute and solute coming out of solution.

gram-molecular weight

Physics; General physics

The gram-formula weight of a molecular compound.

scientific law

Physics; General physics

A relationship between quantities, usually described by an equation in the physical sciences; is more important and describes a wider range of phenomena than a scientific principle.

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