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Terms realting to physics that are not fit for other subcategories.

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plasma

Physics; General physics

A highly ionized gas composed entirely of equal number of positive ions and electrons.

plasticity

Physics; General physics

The property of a solid whereby it undergoes a permanent change in shape or size when subjected to a stress.

polarized light

Physics; General physics

Light whose constituent transverse waves are all vibrating in the same plane.

polaroid or polarizer

Physics; General physics

A device that produces polarized light.

positron

Physics; General physics

An elementary particle having same mass as that of an electron but equal and positive charge.

potential energy

Physics; General physics

The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position or configuration.

power

Physics; General physics

The rate of doing work.

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