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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)
Physics; General physics
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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