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

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pressure

Physics; General physics

The force per unit area.

primary colors

Physics; General physics

Three colors red, yellow and blue, which can be combined in various proportions to produce any other color.

principle quantum number

Physics; General physics

A quantum number that describes the main energy level of an electron in terms of its most probable distance from the nucleus.

progressive wave

Physics; General physics

A wave which transfers energy from one part of a medium to another.

projectile

Physics; General physics

An object which after being given an initial velocity is allowed to fall under the effect of gravity alone.

quanta

Physics; General physics

Fixed amounts; usually referring to fixed amounts of energy absorbed or emitted by matter.

quantum limit

Physics; General physics

The shortest wavelength, present in a continuous x-ray spectrum.

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