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General science
A variety of science subjects concerning the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of our world and their underlying principles.
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Babbage
Science; General science
British inventor(1792-1871) who drew up plans for a machine that would perform mathematical calculations.His idea laid the foundation for the modern computer.
Big Dipper
Science; General science
A group of seven stars that form the shape of a dipper or large spoon is called Big Dipper.
beam
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A narrow stream of light or of other radiation, such as x-rays or microwaves is termed as beam.
center of gravity
Science; General science
The point in an object around which the object's weight is balanced is called its center of gravity.
clone
Science; General science
A living thing that is a copy of another. A cell, a group of cells, or an organism can be a clone.
convex
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Curving outward, like the outside of a bowl. When rays of light pass through a convex lens, they come together.
convex mirror
Science; General science
A mirror that bulges outward in its center.When light rays hit a convex mirror straight on, they bounce off at wide angles.
