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compression

Physics; General physics

A part of a longitudinal wave in which the density of the particles of the medium is higher than the normal density is called a compression.

compressive stress

Physics; General physics

A force that tends to compress the surface as the earth's plates move into each other.

condensation (sound)

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A compression of gas molecules; a pulse of increased density and pressure that moves through the air at the speed of sound.

condensation (water vapor)

Physics; General physics

Where more vapor or gas molecules are returning to the liquid state than are evaporating.

condensation nuclei

Physics; General physics

Tiny particles such as tiny dust, smoke, soot, and salt crystals that are suspended in the air on which water condenses condensation point the temperature at which a gas or vapor changes back to a ...

constructive interference

Physics; General physics

A superposition of waves resulting in a combined wave with amplitude larger than the component waves.

Kepler's first law

Physics; General physics

Relationship in planetary motion that each planet moves in an elliptical orbit, with the sun located at one focus.

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