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Terms realting to physics that are not fit for other subcategories.

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Peltier effect

Physics; General physics

The evolution or absorption of heat at the junction of two dissimilar metals carrying current.

Periodic motion

Physics; General physics

The motion which repeats itself after regular intervals of time.

Photoelectric effect

Physics; General physics

The emission of electrons in some materials when light of suitable frequency falls on them.

Magnetic field

Physics; General physics

The region around a magnet where its magnetic force is experienced by other magnetic objects.

Magnetic reversal

Physics; General physics

The changing of polarity of the earth's magnetic field as the north magnetic pole and the south magnetic pole exchange positions.

Magnetic wave

Physics; General physics

The spread of magnetization from a small portion of a substance where an abrupt change in the magnetic field has taken place.

Magnification

Physics; General physics

The ratio of the size of the image to the size of the object.

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