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boundary
Physics; General physics
The division between two regions of differing physical properties.
cathode rays
Physics; General physics
Negatively charged particles (electrons) that are emitted from a negative terminal in an evacuated glass tube.
celsius scale of temperature
Physics; General physics
In the celsius scale of temperature, the ice-point is taken as taken as the lower fixed point (0 deg C ) and the steam-point is taken as the upper fixed point (100 deg C). The interval between the ...
chain reaction
Physics; General physics
A self-sustaining reaction where some of the products are able to produce more reactions of the same kind; in a nuclear chain reaction neutrons are the products that produce more nuclear reactions in ...
circular motion
Physics; General physics
The motion of a body along a circular path is called circular motion.
coefficient of cubical expansion
Physics; General physics
The increase in volume of a substance per unit original volume per degree rise in temperature is called its coefficient of cubical expansion. The SI unit of coefficient of cubical expansion is K-1. .