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Barometer
Physics; General physics
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used in weather forecasting and in determining elevation above sea level.
Big bang theory
Physics; General physics
Current model of galactic evolution in which the universe was created from an intense and brilliant explosion from a primaeval fireball.
Blackbody radiation
Physics; General physics
Electromagnetic radiation emitted by an ideal material (the blackbody) that perfectly absorbs and perfectly emits radiation.
Bohr model
Physics; General physics
Model of the structure of the atom that attempted to correct the deficiencies of the solar system model and account for the Balmer series.
Boiling point
Physics; General physics
The temperature at which a phase change of liquid to gas takes place through boiling. It is the same temperature as the condensation point.
Boundary
Physics; General physics
The division between two regions of differing physical properties.
Cathode rays
Physics; General physics
Negatively charged particles (electrons) that are emitted from a negative terminal in an evacuated glass tube.
