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Activity

Physics; General physics

In radioactive substances, the number of nuclei that decay per second. Activity, A , will be larger in large samples of radioactive material, since there will be more nuclei.

Alpha decay

Physics; General physics

A form of radioactive decay where a heavy element emits an alpha particle and some energy, thus transforming into a lighter, more stable, element.

A rough approximation of how gases work, that is quite accurate in everyday conditions. According to the kinetic theory, gases are made up of tiny, round molecules that move about in accordance with ...

Kinetic theory of gases

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Latent heat of transformation

Physics; General physics

The amount heat necessary to cause a substance to undergo a phase transition.

Latent heat of transformation

Physics; General physics

The amount heat necessary to cause a substance to undergo a phase transition.

Kinetic friction

Physics; General physics

The force between two surfaces moving relative to one another. The frictional force is parallel to the plane of contact between the two objects and in the opposite direction of the sliding object's ...