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Wave mechanics

Physics; General physics

Alternate name for quantum mechanics derived from the wavelike properties of subatomic particles.

A classification scheme, which compensates for the distance, differences to stars. It calculates the brightness that stars would appear to have if they were all at a defined, standard distance of 10 ...

Absolute scale

Physics; General physics

Temperature scale set so that zero is at the theoretical lowest temperature possible. This would occur when all random motion of molecules has ceased.

Adiabatic cooling

Physics; General physics

The decrease in temperature of an expanding gas that involves no additional heat flowing out of the gas. It is the cooling from the energy lost by expansion.

Adiabatic heating

Physics; General physics

The increase in temperature of compressed gas that involves no additional heat flowing into the gas. It is heating from the energy gained by compression.

Non uniform speed

Physics; General physics

When a body travels unequal distances in equal intervals of time then it is said to have non-uniform speed.

Electrical nonconductors

Physics; General physics

Materials that have electrons that are not moved easily within the material-for example, rubber; electrical nonconductors are also called electrical insulators.