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Depth
Physics; General physics
The distance of a thing measured from top to bottom or from front to back is known as its depth.
Drag
Physics; General physics
The force that slows an object's movement through a fluid such as air or water is called as drag.
Foot-pound
Physics; General physics
A unit used to measure work. One foot-pound is equal to the work or energy needed to lift a one-pound weight.
Joule
Physics; General physics
A unit used to measure energy or work. The joule is named after James Prescott Joule.
Radiant energy
Physics; General physics
Energy in the form of waves, especially electromagnetic waves. Radio waves x-rays, and visible light are all forms of radiant energy.
Adiabatic heating
Physics; General physics
The increase in temperature of compressed gas that involves no additional heat flowing into the gas.
Amplitude
Physics; General physics
The maximum displacement of the particles of the medium from their mean position during the propagation of the wave.
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