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carnot's theorem

Physics; General physics

No engine operating between two temperatures can be more efficient than a reversible engine working between the same two temperatures.

centrifugal force

Physics; General physics

An outward pseudo force acting on a body in circular motion.

centripetal force

Physics; General physics

The radial force required to keep an object moving in a circular path; it is equal to mv2/r.

charles' law

Physics; General physics

For a given mass of a gas at constant pressure, the volume is directly proportional to the temperature.

chromatic aberration

Physics; General physics

An optical lens defect causing color fringes, because the lens brings different colors of light to focus at different points.

clausius' statement of second law of thermodynamics

Physics; General physics

It is not possible that at the end of a cycle of changes heat has been transferred from a colder body to a hotter body without producing some other effect.

closed system

Physics; General physics

The system which cannot exchange heat or matter with the surroundings.

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