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Atomic mass unit

Physics; General physics

It is equal to one-twelfth the mass of C -12 isotope of carbon, 1 amu = 1.66x 10-27 Kg.

Balmer lines

Physics; General physics

Lines in the spectrum of hydrogen atom in visible range, produced by transition between n 2 and n = 2, n is the principal quantum no.

Beat

Physics; General physics

A phenomenon of the periodic variation in the intensity of sound due to superposition of waves differing slightly in frequency.

Control rods

Physics; General physics

Rods inserted between fuel rods in a nuclear reactor to absorb neutrons and thus control the rate of the nuclear chain reaction.

Line spectrum

Physics; General physics

Narrow lines of colour in an otherwise dark spectrum; these lines can be used as .

Conventional current

Physics; General physics

Opposite to electron current-that is, considers an electric current to consist of a drift of positive charges that flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of a battery.

Lines drawn to make an electric field strength map, with each line originating on a positive charge and ending on a negative charge; each line represents a path on which a charge would experience a ...