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Lenz's law

Physics; General physics

The induced current always flows in such a direction that it opposes the cause producing it.

MeV

Physics; General physics

Unit of energy, equal to 1.6 x 10-13 joules.

Newton's first law of motion

Physics; General physics

A body continues in a state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless it is acted upon by an external (unbalanced) force.

Newton's law of gravitation

Physics; General physics

The gravitational force of attraction acting between any two particles is directly proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. ...

Newton's second law of motion

Physics; General physics

The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the force applied.

Newton's third law of motion

Physics; General physics

To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Ohm's law

Physics; General physics

The current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across the ends of the conductor.

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