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Acceleration due to gravity

Physics; General physics

The acceleration imparted to bodies by the attractive force of the earth or any other heavenly body.

Achromatic

Physics; General physics

Capable of transmitting light without decomposing it into its constituent colors.

Acoustics

Physics; General physics

The science of the production, transmission and effects of sound.

Acoustic shielding

Physics; General physics

A sound barrier that prevents the transmission of acoustic energy.

Adiabatic

Physics; General physics

Any change in which there is no gain or loss of heat.

Afocal lens

Physics; General physics

A lens of zero convergent power, whose focal points are infinitely distant.

Albedo

Physics; General physics

The fraction of the total light incident on a reflecting surface, especially a celestial body, which is reflected back in all directions.

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