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nucleus

Physics; General physics

The central, positively charged, dense portion of an atom.

ohm

Physics; General physics

Unit of resistance; 1 ohm = 1volt/ampere.

open system

Physics; General physics

A system across whose boundaries both matter and energy can pass.

optical fiber

Physics; General physics

A long, thin thread of fused silica, used to transmit light, based on total internal reflection.

oscillatory motion

Physics; General physics

The to and fro motion of a body about its mean position.

pascal

Physics; General physics

A unit of pressure, equal to the pressure resulting from a force of 1 Newton acting uniformly over an area of 1m2.

paschen series

Physics; General physics

A group of lines in the infrared region in the spectrum of hydrogen.

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