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General science
A variety of science subjects concerning the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of our world and their underlying principles.
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Alvarez
Science; General science
American scientist best known for his studies of the particles that make up atoms. He died in 1988.
Centre of gravity
Science; General science
The point in an object around which the object's weight is balanced is called its centre of gravity.
Chronometer
Science; General science
An instrument that measures time very accurately and are used in scientific experiments and in making observation of objects in space.
Cyclotron
Science; General science
A machine that causes particles that are parts of an atom, such as protons and electrons, to move very fast through a spiral shaped tube.
Farsighted
Science; General science
Able to see distant objects more easily than nearby objects. In farsighted people, light is focused behind the retina.
Leonardo da Vinci
Science; General science
Italian scientist, inventor, and artist who had interests in a wide range of areas. He drew plans for the first parachute, and bicycle.
Lever
Science; General science
A simple machine made of a bar that pivots on a fixed support called the fulcrum.
