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pauli exclusion principle
Physics; General physics
No two electrons in an atom can have the same four quantum numbers; thus, a maximum of two electrons can occupy a given orbital.
peltier effect
Physics; General physics
The evolution or absorption of heat at the junction of two dissimilar metals carrying current.
periodic motion
Physics; General physics
The motion which repeats itself after regular intervals of time.
photoelectric effect
Physics; General physics
The emission of electrons in some materials when light of suitable frequency falls on them.
photons
Physics; General physics
A quanta of energy in light wave; the particle associated with light.
planck's constant
Physics; General physics
The ratio of energy to frequency, equal to 6.63 x 10-34 joule-sec.
