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Induced current
Physics; General physics
The current induced in a circuit by a change in magnetic flux.
Hypotenuse
Physics; General physics
The longest side of a right triangle, opposite to the right angle.
Neutron
Physics; General physics
A neutrally charged particle that, along with protons, constitutes the nucleus of an atom.
Neutrino
Physics; General physics
An almost massless particle of neutral charge that is released along with a beta particle in beta decay.
Moment of inertia
Physics; General physics
A rigid body's resistance to being rotated. The moment of inertia for a single particle is MR 2 , where M is the mass of the rigid body and R is the distance to the rotation axis. For rigid ...
Michelson-Morley experiment
Physics; General physics
An experiment in 1879 that showed that the speed of light is constant to all observers. Einstein used the results of this experiment as support for his theory of special relativity.
Newton’s first law
Physics; General physics
An object at rest remains at rest, unless acted upon by a net force. An object in motion remains in motion, unless acted upon by a net force.
